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.
Cosmo
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Winded On Friday
This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting. ListenBook’s interface is sleek and user-friendly. Finding and playing my audiobooks has never been easier.
Tea Kettle
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Pearl Girl
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Spicy Thunder
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Twinkle
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Mud Finger
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. Audiobooks on this app have made my daily walks a time of reflection and inspiration. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's functionality is a true delight. Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks.
Dangle
ListenBook's commitment to a seamless user experience is evident in its sleek design and intuitive controls. The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
SWAT Honey
As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. This app has made audiobook listening an integral part of my daily routine – it's a habit I cherish. 🌌 Adding an extra layer of delight to cooking – this app turns meal prep into a culinary adventure with its audiobooks! 🍲📖 ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent audiobook experience is evident in its smooth and silky playback.
RiddleRover
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Bad Bunny
I'm constantly amazed by the variety of genres – there's something for everyone. I'm amazed by ListenBook's versatility in handling different formats – it truly supports all my audio needs. An audiobook lover's dream come true! This app's seamless functionality and diverse format support make it my go-to choice for immersive storytelling. 📚🎧 No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly.
Trick Baron
Seamless audiobook integration – this app's functionality is a technological marvel. Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension. CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day.
NoiseFire
This app has transformed my daily walks into insightful journeys of knowledge – talk about efficiency! 🎉 This app is a testament to thoughtful design – its functionality seamlessly blends with my lifestyle, making reading effortless. 📚✨ Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions. ListenBook’s interface is sleek and user-friendly. Finding and playing my audiobooks has never been easier. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Toolmaker
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. Audiobooks have become a staple in my routine, all thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. It's a must-have for any book lover. 📖📱 The app is perfect for bedtime listening. The sleep timer is a must-have.
DreamDiver
I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Apex
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Predator
The bookmark feature is a lifesaver – no more losing my place in the story! Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide.
Sprinkle Lovenuts
With this app, I'm discovering the joy of reading during my commutes. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
RiddleRover
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Rook
This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. Every moment is a chance to explore new stories with this app. Its intuitive features and compatibility ensure my audiobook journey is seamless. 🌌🎧 Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
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