I get why people seek free options—entertainment budgets are tight. Just remember that every legitimate borrow through a library still counts as a 'use' that the library reports, which helps justify their licensing purchases.
The narration adds so much texture. The different voices for characters, the pacing during tense moments... it's a performance. Getting that for free still feels like a minor miracle every time I borrow a good audiobook. 'The Name of the Wind' is one of the best examples of the format.
Okay, real talk: the prologue alone is worth the effort of getting the audiobook. The way the narrator delivers the famous "silence of three parts" opener is hauntingly beautiful. You can find that specific clip on YouTube probably. Listen to it.
If that 3-minute sample gives you chills, you'll know you need the whole thing. Use that as your litmus test. If you're unmoved, maybe the book isn't for you. But if it hooks you, you'll stop at nothing to get the full version. Let that be your guide through all these trial and service options.