Book description
"A spectacular debut filled with great characters and heart." --Lisa See, author of Snow Flower and the Secret FanFINALIST FOR THE 2022 DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE - FINALIST FOR THE BALCONES FICTION PRIZE - LONGLISTED FOR THE HWA DEBUT CROWN AWARDAn epic story of love, war, and redemption set against the backdrop of the Korean independence movement, following the intertwined fates of a young girl sold to a courtesan school and the penniless son of a hunterIn 1917, deep in the snowy mountains of occupied Korea, an impoverished local hunter on the brink of starvation saves a young Japanese officer from an attacking tiger. In an instant, their fates are connected--and from this encounter unfolds a saga that spans half a century.In the aftermath, a young girl named Jade is sold by her family to Miss Silver's courtesan school, an act of desperation that will cement her place in the lowest social status. When she befriends an orphan boy named JungHo, who scrapes together a living begging on the streets of Seoul, they form a deep friendship. As they come of age, JungHo is swept up in the revolutionary fight for independence, and Jade becomes a sought-after performer with a new romantic prospect of noble birth. Soon Jade must decide whether she will risk everything for the one who would do the same for her.From the perfumed chambers of a courtesan school in Pyongyang to the glamorous cafes of a modernizing Seoul and the boreal forests of Manchuria, where battles rage, Juhea Kim's unforgettable characters forge their own destinies as they wager their nation's. Immersive and elegant, Beasts of a Little Land unveils a world where friends become enemies, enemies become saviors, heroes are persecuted, and beasts take many shapes.A Recommended Read from: USA Today - The Washington Post - Entertainment Weekly - The Today Show - Real Simple - Good Morning America - Harper's Bazaar - Buzzfeed - Fortune - Vulture - Goodreads - Lit Hub - Book Riot - PopSugar - E! Online - Ms. Magazine - Chicago Review of Books - Bustle - The Oregonian - The Millions
PixelPathfinder
ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. The app is perfect for bedtime listening. The sleep timer is a must-have.
Sugar Man
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RZRWRE
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Roadblock
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NoiseCake
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Napoleonic Haze
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K-9
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Twiddle Twix
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Murmur
The app's performance is beyond impressive. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. ListenBook Pro takes things up a notch with unlimited audiobook length. It's a game-changer!
Fire Feline
I'm amazed at ListenBook's intuitive interface and precise controls โ it's a joy to navigate. ๐ An app that turns house chores into exciting adventures โ count me in! ๐งน๐ ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iโve found. The interface is clean and easy to use. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureโitโs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app! Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Super Flick
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FireBerry
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Fuzzy Logic Hottie
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. An audiobook Iโll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narratorโs performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
Stud
I've found solace in listening to audiobooks before bed โ it's my form of meditation. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. Itโs so convenient.
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Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. The app is so reliable. Iโve never had any issues with it. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Spider Fuji
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Digital Equinox
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Freesia
Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. The bookmark feature is fantastic. I can easily pick up where I left off. The app is so well-designed. Itโs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it. This audiobook exceeded all my expectations! The narrator's ability to convey emotion through voice alone was remarkable. I laughed, I gasped, I might have even teared up at points - all because of the incredible vocal performance. The story came alive in a way reading alone couldn't achieve.
Vicious Street
I'm blown away by the range of non-fiction audiobooks available โ so much to learn! The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions.
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