Book description
A bond between three friends forms over a mutual fascination with an obscure Peruvian novella and is fractured by an accidental death. From the streets of Montreal's Plateau and Latin Quarter to the ruins of Machu Picchu, award-winning author Devon Code's Involuntary Bliss traces this tragic affinity with dark humour and linguistic verve.Over one hazy weekend in late August, an unnamed narrator visits his troubled friend James following a gap of many months. The two young men are set adrift in the city by way of James's memories, which flow out of him as lush set pieces-an affair, a stint volunteering at a children's hospital, a striptease show-assembling a picture of James's haunted life in the wake of their close friend's death.By turns comic, erotic, tender and harrowing, this freewheeling narrative sees Montreal's bohemians and biker gangs entwine with psychotropic shamanic practices in the mountains of Peru, in a tale of friendship and mortality as unpredictable as it is true to life.
Emerald Vine
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Skylark
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Doughboy, Esq
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Dance Cannon
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Jelly Camber
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Undergrad
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Burn
The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration.
Dahlia
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Day Hawk
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RealmRanger
I'm able to catch up on my reading list even during the busiest days. The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience. Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers!
Kingfisher
I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks. The app is perfect for multitaskers. I can listen while working out.
Mechani-Man
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Pigeon Woman
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Silent
This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Mad Robin
ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. ListenBook's commitment to providing top-notch audio quality has taken my audiobook experience to a new level. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
Mr. Peppermint
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Bad Bunny
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Guillotine
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
ReiGnZ
With this app, I've turned my daily commutes into exciting journeys through the world of literature. ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing.
Wrangler Jim
Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is a true marvel. Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
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