Book description
A startlingly beautiful story of a family's survival, and an unforgettable dystopian vision of a familiar world in flamesShortlisted for the Climate Fiction Prize 2024A Spectator Book of the Year 2024'Impossible to put down' Daily Telegraph'Instantly immersive, beautifully imagined, this is an unflinching but inspiring story about some things we're going to lose, and other things we must never lose' Lee Child'Left me breathless: it is a stunning, poetic, impelling story of love and survival, which I could not stop reading ... An incredible novel' Jodie Whittaker______________________________________The world is on fire. And what will you do?In a city rocked by global catastrophe, home-grown terrorism, shortages and wildfires, Cass is quietly raising three small children by herself. Her husband, Nathaniel, has left to serve as a medic in a war overseas.As life in the city becomes increasingly impossible, Cass knows she can no longer wait for Nathaniel’s return. Packing up their lives, she and the children set off in search of a place of greater safety.But Cass will learn that not all promises and not all sanctuaries are what they seem – and as the fires around them begin to close in, she’ll discover just how far she’ll go for her children in a world teetering on apocalypse.Sensual, claustrophobic and vivid, Briefly Very Beautiful announces the arrival of a major new talent, painting an unforgettable portrait of a mother trying to hold her family together. ______________________________________________'Beautiful and timely, tough yet tender ...This is an important book and I devoured it' Clover Stroud'Gorgeous, fierce and haunting ... A book that is, quite literally, on fire. Very beautiful and all-too brief' Catherine Taylor 'A story that burns from the page. Dineen writes about motherhood and the climate crisis with piercing clarity' Amy Twigg, author of Spoilt Creatures'A haunting vision of our slow-motion apocalypse. This is exactly what it will be like' Michael LaPointe, author of The Creep
Elektrik
The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool. This app has completely transformed my daily routine. I can't imagine my commute without it!
East Army
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Capital F
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Spitfire
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Red Hot Kevorkian
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Ice
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Street Jolly
ListenBook has breathed new life into my audiobook collection. I can't imagine using anything else. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Beetle King
I'm amazed by ListenBook's dedication to quality – it's evident in every feature. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is a game-changer! I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient. 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 Viral
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Sherm
Book groups help me keep series together and navigate my collection more efficiently. A great feature! With ListenBook Pro, long audiobooks are no problem. I love it! ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Mt. Indiana
ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Tokyo Dream
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Blink
🎶📚 Replacing melodies with literary symphonies – my ears are in love! 🎵📚 Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality.
Accidental Genius
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ByteBard
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Ice
I'm amazed at how immersive the experience is – it's like being inside the story. This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life – it's incredible. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level. ListenBook has made managing my audiobook collection a breeze. Library organization is top-notch. I love the ability to change the playback speed. It’s perfect for my needs.
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