Book description
Imagine hearing the raw, terrified voices of real people who lived through the zombie apocalypse-not a novel, but a chilling oral history where every whisper, scream, and desperate plea feels terrifyingly real. That's the magic of World War Z: The Complete Edition, the audiobook that doesn't just tell the story-it makes you live it. This isn't just a new edition; it's the definitive, immersive experience, packed with five more hours of previously unheard survivor testimonies, now recorded with a star-studded cast that reads like a who's who of storytelling greatness.
Picture this: Martin Scorsese's gravitas anchoring a refugee's desperate tale, Simon Pegg's trademark wit turning a moment of dark humor into something painfully human, Alfred Molina's voice cracking with the weight of loss, and the iconic Alan Alda (yes, that Alan Alda) lending his calm authority to a soldier's final report. The original 2006 Audie Award-winning cast-Mark Hamill, the Reiners, John Turturro-is back, but this time, they're joined by legends like Common, Michelle Kholos, and the entire Walking Dead and Star Trek family, making every voice feel like a genuine, desperate witness. You don't just hear the story; you feel the panic in a voice cracking mid-sentence, the exhaustion in a veteran's measured words, the sheer terror of a child's account.
What makes this audiobook essential is how the format itself becomes the horror. Brooks' genius was always in making the apocalypse feel plausible, but hearing it through the raw, unfiltered testimonies of these diverse voices-engineers, soldiers, refugees, even a rapper turned witness-transforms it into something visceral. You're not reading about the fall of New York; you're hearing a subway worker describe the smell of burning flesh and the sound of teeth on metal, narrated by a voice that sounds like they've been through it. The new recordings, including Scorsese's hauntingly quiet piece, deepen that realism, making the near-extinction of humanity feel all too possible.
This isn't just a tie-in for the movie-it's a landmark in audio storytelling. The sheer range of voices, the emotional depth, and the way they weave together a single, terrifying truth (that we were this close to the end) create an experience you won't forget. It's not just a book to read; it's a history to hear, a chilling reminder of resilience that will have you checking your locks twice. If you've only heard the abridged version, you've only heard half the story. This complete edition? It's the definitive, unforgettable journey into the heart of the zombie war. Don't just read about surviving-listen to how they did it. You'll never hear a voice without wondering what story it's hiding.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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
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