Book description
Liguria, Italy. In a mountain village sits an old farmhouse that stores the memories of those who have lived there and suffers the tales of the visitors who come and go. The house weaves its magic on all who encounter it.New owners move in and over time become entangled with a parade of oddball characters. From pagan ritual to the antics of modern village life, the clash between outsiders and locals, Commedia Mortale seeks to understand what is authentic in both: the tall tales of ageing Second World War Partisans, the dreams of a chef to travel to parts unknown supported by a Greek chorus of drunks, a talking parrot, and asylum-seeking footballers with their own dreams, and miraculously a visit to the village by Anthony Bourdain himself. Parsed through the eyes of a film maker, the ultimate outsider, Commedia Mortale summons dreams of kinship and nightmares of enmity. Ranging across philosophy, food, history, love, loss and landscape, Holloway conjures up a unique portrait of a place, the fables of its past and the dilemma of how to live now.
Shooter
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Turnip King
The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. This app has made waiting in lines and queues an opportunity for exploration and enjoyment.
Dandelion
ListenBook's smooth playback and easy navigation ensure that my audiobook experience is always top-notch. ListenBook's intuitive layout and quick access to chapters make audiobook navigation a breeze. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fascinating way to add a personal touch to my audiobook journey. The app is so intuitive. I didn’t even need to read the instructions.
Darth 44
I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. Audiobooks made convenient – this app's functionality is a true gift. ListenBook's player features are incredibly helpful. Chapters and bookmarks make navigation easy.
Goldman
With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Sweetness
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Arsenic Coo
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CuriousCrafter
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Diamond Gamer
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Popeye Wipeout
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PixelPioneer
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RZRWRE
The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. This audiobook app is a true gem – it brings stories to life with every click. ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination. Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks, and this one stands out for its professional quality. The narrator struck the ideal balance between dramatic interpretation and letting the text speak for itself. The audio engineering was superb with consistent volume levels and crystal-clear recording.
Troubadour
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. Flawless support for various audio formats. Very happy with it.
ThoughtTracer
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book – brilliant! 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! Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Tan Stallion
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Esquire
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Upper D3ckR
Effortlessly switching between stories – this app's ease of use is impressive. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. ListenBook makes organizing my audiobooks simple. The app is very user-friendly.
Bitmap
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Mud Eye
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Twinkle Cutlass
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all 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