Book description
"Deeply affecting. . . . Like the best novels of Nadine Gordimer, it makes us appreciate the dynamic between the personal and the political, the public and the private, and the costs and causes of radical belief." — New York TimesA triumph of the imagination and a masterpiece of modern storytelling, Cloudsplitter is narrated by the enigmatic Owen Brown, last surviving son of America's most famous and still controversial political terrorist and martyr, John Brown. Deeply researched, brilliantly plotted, and peopled with a cast of unforgettable characters both historical and wholly invented, Cloudsplitter is dazzling in its re-creation of the political and social landscape of our history during the years before the Civil War, when slavery was tearing the country apart. But within this broader scope, Russell Banks has given us a riveting, suspenseful, heartbreaking narrative filled with intimate scenes of domestic life, of violence and action in battle, of romance and familial life and death that make the reader feel in astonishing ways what it is like to be alive in that time.
Whip Chu
I'm hooked on this app's curated content – it's like having a personal librarian. I can't get enough of this app's user-friendly interface – it's a true delight. Audiobook journey simplified – this app's functionality is a wonderful surprise.
Bleeker
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for learning. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that allows for a personalized listening experience. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Miss Nova
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Cujo
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Scare Stone
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Heartbreaker
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WeldMaster
The captivating narrators make each story come alive in a unique way. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience.
Broomspun
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Devine Melon
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Shamrock
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Black Walnut
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Juno Cream
I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is impressive.
ShadowDancer
The app's integration with CarPlay enhances my road trips with immersive audiobook journeys. I love the statistics feature. It’s fun to see how much I’ve listened.
Miss Fix It
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Spitfire
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Dark Matter
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Street Squirrel
Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
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