Book description
WINNER OF THE JANN MEDLICOTT ACORN PRIZE FOR FICTION AT THE 2023 OCKHAM NEW ZEALAND BOOK AWARDS A dazzling portrayal of humanity and the natural world that perfectly balances violence and humor Tama is just a helpless chick when he is rescued by Marnie, and this is where his story might have ended. "If it keeps me awake," says Marnie's husband Rob, a farmer, "I'll have to wring its neck." But with Tama come new possibilities for the couple's future. Tama can speak, and his fame is growing. Outside, in the pines, his father warns him of the wickedness wrought by humans. Indoors, Marnie confides in him about her violent marriage. The more Tama sees, the more the animal and the human worlds--and all the precarity, darkness and hope within them--bleed into one another. Like a stock truck filled with live cargo, the story moves inexorably towards its dramatic conclusion: the annual Axeman's Carnival. Part trickster, part surrogate child, part witness, Tama the magpie is the star of this story. Though what he says aloud to humans is often nonsensical (and hilarious), the tale he tells us weaves a disturbingly human sense. The Axeman's Carnival is Catherine Chidgey at her finest--comic, profound, poetic and true. "A writer of formidable resources, a deft stylist possessed of uncanny imaginative acuity."--The Guardian
Juice Petite
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SunVolt
This app has made 'reading' more versatile and enjoyable than ever. With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options. WiFi downloads save a lot of time. Great feature!
Scrapple
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Armed Hawk
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Bazooka Har-de-har
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Lord Theus
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Mad Viral
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Prone
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Redneck Giorgio
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Force
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True Sweetness
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Nutmeg Riot
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Purity
I'm amazed by the variety of genres available β there's something for everyone. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks.
Miss Murder
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Sidewalk Enforcer
ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. Absolutely love this app! It's made my daily commute so much more enjoyable.
Spunky Chick
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StorySculptor
The convenience of having a library at my fingertips is unparalleled. I can't believe how easily this app has fit into my daily routine. Kudos to the developers for crafting an app that understands readers' needs. The smooth playback and sleek design are pure perfection. ππ Supports all my playlists and bookmarks seamlessly. Very convenient.
Dark Burn
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Lil Rebel Ma
π This app's functionality is a masterpiece β it seamlessly integrates audiobooks into my daily routine. ππ¨ Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
RZRWRE
ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! Library organization has never been this easy. My audiobook collection is finally tidy. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere.
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