Book description
From one of our most accomplished storytellers, an extraordinary and arresting novel about a women's asylum in the nineteenth century, and a terrifying doctor who wants to change the world In this harrowing story based on authentic historical documents, we follow the career of Dr. Silas Weir, "Father of Gyno-Psychiatry," as he ascends from professional anonymity to national renown. Humiliated by a procedure gone terribly wrong, Weir is forced to take a position at the New Jersey Asylum for Female Lunatics, where he reigns. There, he is allowed to continue his practice, unchecked for decades, making a name for himself by focusing on women who have been neglected by the state-women he subjects to the most grotesque modes of experimentation. As he begins to establish himself as a pioneer of nineteenth-century surgery, Weir's ambition is fueled by his obsessive fascination with a young Irish indentured servant named Brigit, who becomes not only Weir's primary experimental subject, but also the agent of his destruction. Narrated by Silas Weir's eldest son, who has repudiated his father's brutal legacy, Butcher is a unique blend of fiction and fact, a nightmare voyage through the darkest regions of the American psyche conjoined, in its startling conclusion, with unexpected romance. Once again, Joyce Carol Oates has written a spellbinding novel confirming her position as one of our celebrated American visionaries of the imagination.
StarZen
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Sexy
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Potato Sub
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Mr. Spy
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InsightInkwell
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Spontan8ty
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Skull Crusher
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Darkside Hooker
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Pogue
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Kinged
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Sick Saurus
Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook.
Vicious Street
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Street Jolly
I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound – it adds a personal touch. ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. 📱 Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go – this app is like a portable library in my pocket. 📚👜
Ship Whip
ListenBook's support for binaural audio processing is a thoughtful touch that reduces listening fatigue. Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach. The app's attention to detail is commendable. It's evident in every feature.
Commando
This app's sleek design and intuitive features make it my trusted partner in exploring new narratives. Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content. Elegant design and user-friendly interface. Love it!
Manly
Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. ListenBook has all the features I need. My go-to audiobook app!
Jack Cassidy
It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. ListenBook has become my constant companion. It's like having a personal audiobook assistant. 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.
CodeExia
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Succubus In Training
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. I'm grateful for ListenBook's seamless compatibility with a variety of formats – it's a true lifesaver. Audiobooks on this app have transformed my daily routines into engaging experiences.
Mr. Fabulous
With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. 📚🎧 ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that my audiobook collection is always accessible. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. They help me keep related titles together for a seamless experience. Bookmarks are a fantastic tool for keeping track of important moments. They're a game-changer.
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