Book description
From the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower: After the near-extinction of the human race, one young man with extraordinary gifts will reveal whether the human race can learn from its past and rebuild their future . . . or is doomed to self-destruction. In the future, nuclear war has destroyed nearly all humankind. An alien race intervenes, saving the small group of survivors from certain death. But their salvation comes at a cost. The Oankali are able to read and mutate genetic code, and they use these skills for their own survival, interbreeding with new species to constantly adapt and evolve. They value the intelligence they see in humankind but also know that the species--rigidly bound to destructive social hierarchies--is destined for failure. They are determined that the only way forward is for the two races to produce a new hybrid species--and they will not tolerate rebellion. Akin looks like an ordinary human child. But as the first true human-alien hybrid, he is born understanding language, then starts to form sentences at two months old. He can see at a molecular level and kill with a touch. More powerful than any human or Oankali, he will be the architect of both races' future. But before he can carry this new species into the stars, Akin must reconcile with his own heritage in a world already torn in two.
King Bass
Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it! A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didnโt dislike it, but I also didnโt feel strongly about it one way or another.
Gothic Slacker
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Omega Sub
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Lightening Trip
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Hog Butcher
Audiobooks have become my go-to gift for friends โ and they all love it! The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts.
RawSkills
ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. Auto-rewind feature is very useful. Excellent app!
DragonBlood
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Danger Menace
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Drugstore Cowboy
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Nutmeg
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BuzzBait
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Junkyard Dog
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Good-lookinโ
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Baby Brown
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Gothic Gucci
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Kazmii
Listening to books while doing chores? This app makes it possible! ๐ Elevating my reading routine โ this app's functionality is the key to unlocking new worlds of storytelling. ๐๐
Flash
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient.
Spellbinder
This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks, lectures, and speeches an absolute pleasure. The convenience of having a library at my fingertips is unparalleled. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content.
Queen Ginger
The 'Discover' section is a treasure trove for finding hidden literary gems. Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process.
HedgeH0g2
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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