Book description
The audiobook version of Nick Hornby's About a Boy is a masterclass in quiet, resonant storytelling. Forget the usual hype-this is the kind of book that settles into your bones, its humor as subtle as a shadow in a dim room. You hear Will, that thirty-six-year-old man-child clinging to his youth like a lifeline, his voice in the audiobook a perfect blend of weary charm and brittle denial. The narrator nails his rhythm-sardonic, slightly off-kilter, the way someone who's spent too long pretending to be someone else talks. Then there's Marcus. Not a child, not quite an adult, his voice in the audio carrying the weight of a world too heavy for twelve years. Hornby's dialogue, sharp as a blade in print, becomes even more alive here. You can almost hear the hesitation in Marcus's questions, the way he pronounces "Mozart" like a secret. The magic isn't in ghosts or chills-it's in the unspoken spaces between Will and Marcus as they navigate their loneliness. The audiobook's pacing is flawless, letting the humor breathe but never letting the emotional undercurrents drown. You don't just hear Will's failed attempts at coolness; you feel the loneliness beneath his carefully curated playlists. You don't just hear Marcus's oddness; you hear the quiet terror of a boy who's already grown up too fast. The narrator's delivery makes the small moments feel monumental-the awkwardness of sharing a pizza, the tentative trust in a shared walk. It's not a book about saving each other; it's about two broken people finding a kind of peace in the shared space between their fractures. The ending? Not a grand gesture, but a quiet sigh of recognition. And in the audiobook, that sigh lands like a stone dropped in still water-simple, profound, and utterly unforgettable. You'll find yourself listening long after the story ends, just to hold onto that feeling of being truly, quietly seen.
Berry Succubus
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Elder Pogue
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NexusNinja
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Mud Finger
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis. ListenBook has elevated my audiobook experience to new heights. It's a treasure trove of knowledge. ListenBook has become an integral part of my daily routine. Its compatibility with Apple Watch and CarPlay makes it the ultimate companion for various activities. This app is a game-changer for audiobook lovers! The interface is clean and easy to use.
Freeze Queen
This app has reignited my passion for reading, and I'm forever grateful. This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey. The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time.
RiddleRover
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Flash
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Gullyway
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Natural Mess
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SprkR
π Who needs a dull commute when you can embark on literary journeys with this app? ππ I've recommended this app to all my fellow audiobook enthusiasts. It's a game-changer!
FrankenGrin
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Red Woman
Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Midnight Bat
This app makes traffic jams a breeze β time flies by while I'm engrossed in a story. Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
NexusNavigator
This app has made multitasking a breeze β I can listen while I work, cook, or exercise. This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore. ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is a game-changer! Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool.
Wiccan Trouble
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Succubus In Training
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Flotsams54
This app is a must-have for any book lover on the go β it's my daily companion. Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Digital Moonshine
This app has ignited my passion for reading once again β but in a modern, convenient way. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle. Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
Sepukku
I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook consumption habits. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better.
QuantumQuill
Audiobooks have never been this immersive β this app transports me to different worlds. π‘ Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background β talk about productivity! π§Όπ ποΈ This app's user-friendly interface has transformed my daily walks into immersive storytelling sessions. Kudos to the developers! πΆββοΈπ Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories.
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