Audiobook What We Can Know by Ian McEwan in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Ian McEwan delivers a brilliant audiobook that transcends traditional storytelling boundaries. What We Can Know masterfully weaves together two timelines, creating a compelling narrative that explores the enduring power of art and memory.
The story begins in 2014 with Francis Blundy's mysterious poem reading, a moment that seems ordinary yet carries profound consequences. McEwan's prose captures the intimate dinner party atmosphere perfectly, making listeners feel present at this pivotal evening. The reading feels authentic and emotionally resonant, setting up the central mystery that drives the entire narrative.
Fast-forward to 2119, where Thomas Metcalfe emerges as a fascinating character searching through water-damaged archives for traces of the lost poem. His longing for the past becomes palpable through McEwan's skillful writing, creating a bridge between eras that feels both haunting and hopeful. The post-apocalyptic setting isn't dystopian fantasy but rather a thoughtful examination of how future generations might view our present.
This audiobook excels as both literary fiction and detective story. The mystery unfolds gradually, revealing layers of meaning about love, loss, and the stories we tell ourselves. McEwan avoids heavy-handed philosophizing, instead letting big questions emerge naturally from character development and plot progression.
The narration brings subtle distinctions between timelines and characters, enhancing the listening experience without overwhelming McEwan's elegant prose. The pacing allows time for reflection while maintaining narrative momentum.
What We Can Know succeeds as an exploration of how art transcends its creators, how meaning shifts across generations, and how stories connect us across time. It's literary fiction at its most engaging - intellectually stimulating yet emotionally satisfying.
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Download audiobooks from any site in any of the supported formats.
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Live sound processing
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Listening to fiction
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Listening to audio lectures
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience
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