Book description
A NEW YORK TIMES "TEN BEST BOOKS OF 2022"An Oprah's Book Club Selection - An Instant New York Times Bestseller - An Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller - A #1 Washington Post Bestseller "Demon is a voice for the ages--akin to Huck Finn or Holden Caulfield--only even more resilient." --Beth Macy, author of Dopesick"May be the best novel of 2022. . . . Equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, this is the story of an irrepressible boy nobody wants, but readers will love." (Ron Charles, Washington Post)From the acclaimed author of The Poisonwood Bible and The Bean Trees, a brilliant novel that enthralls, compels, and captures the heart as it evokes a young hero's unforgettable journey to maturitySet in the mountains of southern Appalachia, Demon Copperhead is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father's good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival. Relayed in his own unsparing voice, Demon braves the modern perils of foster care, child labor, derelict schools, athletic success, addiction, disastrous loves, and crushing losses. Through all of it, he reckons with his own invisibility in a popular culture where even the superheroes have abandoned rural people in favor of cities.Many generations ago, Charles Dickens wrote David Copperfield from his experience as a survivor of institutional poverty and its damages to children in his society. Those problems have yet to be solved in ours. Dickens is not a prerequisite for readers of this novel, but he provided its inspiration. In transposing a Victorian epic novel to the contemporary American South, Barbara Kingsolver enlists Dickens' anger and compassion, and above all, his faith in the transformative powers of a good story. Demon Copperhead speaks for a new generation of lost boys, and all those born into beautiful, cursed places they can't imagine leaving behind.
InsightfulInk
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Lumberyard
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Dandelion
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Red Hot Kevorkian
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Dez
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Digital Goddess
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Take Away
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LyRz
This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey. Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature! Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very user-friendly. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Hella Fella
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Mule Lock
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Succubus In Training
With this app, I can enjoy my favorite stories while traveling, making my journeys more delightful. With this app, I can devour books like never before – it's incredibly efficient. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, thanks to this app. Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing.
High Deck
This app is my audiobook haven. With a user-friendly interface and features like audio filters, I'm engrossed in stories like never before. 📖🔊 The range of supported formats is impressive. No more converting files! Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Baked ZD
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Microwave Chardonnay
This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks hassle-free. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly.
LuminaLore
I'm discovering books I wouldn't have considered before, and my reading horizons are expanding. This app's intuitive controls and user-friendly layout have made audiobook listening a true pleasure. ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a huge plus. CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool.
Zod
I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. ListenBook's compatibility with multiple downloading methods ensures there's always a way to get my content. With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences – it's a fantastic touch. ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
DollFaceKillah
Efficiency meets audiobooks – this app's functionality is a perfect match. 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! 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. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Capital F
Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits. The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things. 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!
Devine Melon
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Willow Dragon
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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