Book description
Hey friends! π§ Just finished the audiobook "Wylding Hall" by Elizabeth Hand and I'm buzzing with excitement. From the very first note, the voice-rich narration pulls you straight into a 1970s British acid-folk dream.
Picture this: a small band, a mysterious country house, and a manager who's more like a wizard than a business guru. The characters-Julian Blake, the lead singer, and his pals-get locked inside Wylding Hall to churn out the album that'll launch their careers. The house itself feels alive, like it's humming a tune you can't see. The sound design is killer, making every creak, every distant echo feel like part of the music itself.
What really hooks you is the twist. Julian disappears, and years later, the surviving members, a psychic, a photographer, and the manager sit down with a young documentary filmmaker. They each spill their version of that summer, and you're left questioning what's real. The pacing is tight; the story jumps from haunting flashbacks to present-day interviews, keeping you on the edge of your seat.
The narration is spot on. The actor gives each character a distinct voice-Julian's raw, rebellious edge, the psychic's eerie calm, the photographer's cynical sarcasm. Sound effects are subtle but effective; the house's ancient feel is almost tangible. It's like you're walking through those corridors, feeling the weight of secrets.
Hand's writing is crisp, and the audio adaptation does justice to her lyrical prose. The tension builds gradually, the climax hits hard, and the resolution leaves you reflecting on the power of myth and memory. It's a perfect blend of supernatural mystery and heartfelt friendship.
If you love folk music, haunted houses, and stories that keep you guessing, this is a must-listen. πΆπ
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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