Book description
For readers of Modern Lovers and Conversations with Friends, an addictive, poignant, and bestselling debut novel about the shock waves caused by one couple's impulsive marriage. Sunday Times bestsellerGoodreads Choice Award Finalist Twenty-four-year-old British painter Cleo has escaped from England to New York and is still finding her place in the sleepless city when, a few months before her student visa ends, she meets Frank. Twenty years older and a self-made success, Frank's life is full of all the excesses Cleo's lacks. He offers her the chance to be happy, the freedom to paint, and the opportunity to apply for a Green Card. But their impulsive marriage irreversibly changes both their lives, and the lives of those close to them, in ways they never could've predicted. Each compulsively readable chapter explores the lives of Cleo, Frank, and an unforgettable cast of their closest friends and family as they grow up and grow older. Whether it's Cleo's best friend struggling to embrace his gender queerness in the wake of Cleo's marriage, or Frank's financially dependent sister arranging sugar daddy dates to support herself after being cut off, or Cleo and Frank themselves as they discover the trials of marriage and mental illness, each character is as absorbing, and painfully relatable, as the last. As hilarious as it is heartbreaking, entertaining as it is deeply moving, Cleopatra and Frankenstein marks the entry of a brilliant and bold new talent.
Classy Luck
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Toxic-oxide
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Peanut Butter Woman
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Spontan8ty
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Street Squirrel
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High Woo
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Thunder Tank
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Spoiler Betty
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Lucky Brandy
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Ozzie Treat
It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. The narrators have a way of bringing characters to life β it's a unique experience. This app's versatility and convenience have transformed my screen time into a productive reading journey.
Round Kick Boomer
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail. The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless.
Hyper Kong
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Skylark
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Bombay Shivers
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Spooky Electric
This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats.
Good William
The drag-and-drop download feature on ListenBook is incredibly convenient β no more complicated processes. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. Audiobook adventures simplified β this app's functionality is a revelation.
Trash
Audiobook lovers, you need this app in your life. The innovative features, from audio filters to compatibility, enhance my reading journey. ππ§ Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend!
RedMouth
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Ella of Light
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Take Away
This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. A textbook example of great audiobook narration! The performer's diction was flawless, their pacing ideal, and their emotional range impressive. I never felt like I was being "read to" but rather like I was experiencing the story firsthand. The audio engineering was equally professional.
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