Book description
Off-beat, irreverent and subversive - a Jewish family memoir about convenient delusions and unsayable truths, from the acclaimed author of the cult classic novel, Submarine'The best book I've read in the past year . . . A masterpiece' Financial Times'A slippery marvel [and] a quixotic voyage into the heart of 20th-century darkness' Observer'Poignant and profound, comic and unconventional - and genuinely, searingly meaningful' The New York TimesJoe Dunthorne had always wanted to write about his great-grandfather, Siegfried: an eccentric scientist who invented radioactive toothpaste and a Jewish refugee from the Nazis who returned to Germany under cover of the Berlin Olympics to pull off a heist on his own home.The only problem was that Siegfried had already written the book of his life - an unpublished, two-thousand page memoir so dry and rambling that none of his living descendants had managed to read it. And, as it turned out when Joe finally read the manuscript himself, it told a very different story from the one he thought he knew...Thus begins a mystery which stretches across the twentieth century and around the world, from Berlin to Ankara, New York, Glasgow and eventually London - a mystery about the production of something much more sinister than toothpaste. On the trail of one 'jolly grandpa' with a patchy psychiatric history and an encyclopaedic knowledge of poison gases, Joe Dunthorne is forced to confront the uncomfortable questions that lie at the heart of every family. Can we ever understand where we come from? Is every family in the end a work of fiction? And even if the truth can be found - will we be able to live with it?Children of Radium is a remarkable, searching meditation on individual and collective inheritance. Witty and wry, deeply humane and endlessly surprising, it considers the long half-life of trauma, the weight of guilt and the ever-evasive nature of the truth.
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This app is my travel companion – making long journeys enjoyable and insightful. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time.
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DriftDetector
The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. I can't imagine going back! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends. Bookmarks are a fantastic tool for keeping track of important moments. They're a game-changer. Adjustable playback speed and volume control make for a customized experience.
White Snare
Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. Audiobooks on this app have become my go-to entertainment for winding down. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. This app has brought the magic of books back into my life. Unlimited length audiobooks with ListenBook Pro are a huge plus!
RZR
ListenBook's dedication to delivering high-quality sound and user-friendly features has won me over. Listening to audiobooks on this app has become my favorite way to relax.
Pinup Diva
With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options are essential for my audiobook enjoyment and study. I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction keep my audiobook library organized and visually appealing.
Die Slice
With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines – it's pure bliss. Navigating through my audiobook collection is a breeze – this app's intuitive interface and convenient controls have made my reading journey effortless. 📱📖 Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around.
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Simplifying my audiobook experience – this app's design is remarkable. I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless.
Rusty Vortex
The narrators' voices on this app are so soothing – it's my relaxation therapy. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need.
Lord Nikon
ListenBook has reignited my love for storytelling and learning, one audio file at a time. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my downtime more enriching and meaningful. ListenBook has become my go-to workout companion. It keeps me motivated and entertained.
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I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn any moment into a reading opportunity. Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences.
Club Nola
Bookmarks are a lifesaver for my study materials. I can easily revisit important sections. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
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