Book description
In this "razor-sharp" and "dangerously hilarious" novel that "hooks readers from the beginning" (Los Angeles Times), a trans woman reenters life on the outside after more than twenty years in a men's prison, over one consequential Fourth of July weekend--from the author of the PEN/Faulkner Award winner Delicious Foods. Carlotta Mercedes has been misunderstood her entire life. When she was pulled into a robbery gone wrong, she still went by the name she'd grown up with in Fort Greene, Brooklyn--before it gentrified. But not long after her conviction, she took the name Carlotta and began to live as a woman, an embrace of selfhood that prison authorities rejected, keeping Carlotta trapped in an all-male cell block, abused by both inmates and guards, and often placed in solitary. In her fifth appearance before the parole board, Carlotta is at last granted conditional freedom and returns to a much-changed New York City. Over a whirlwind Fourth of July weekend, she struggles to reconcile with the son she left behind, to reunite with a family reluctant to accept her true identity, and to avoid any minor parole infraction that might get her consigned back to lockup. Written with the same astonishing verve of Delicious Foods, which dazzled critics and readers alike, Didn't Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta sweeps the reader through seemingly every street of Brooklyn, much as Joyce's Ulysses does through Dublin. The novel sings with brio and ambition, delivering a fantastically entertaining read and a cast of unforgettable characters even as it challenges us to confront the glaring injustices of a prison system that continues to punish people long after their time has been served.
Baby Spell
This app's convenience has made reading a consistent part of my life. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend! A wonderful performance! The narrator captured the mood of the book perfectly, making it easy to visualize each scene. The audio quality was crisp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish.
Spider Fuji
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WonderWords
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Judge
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Lady Peach
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Fast FLAK
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Twix Esses
With ListenBook, I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. Looping playback is a study aid sent from heaven. It's helping me ace my exams! ListenBook has transformed the way I engage with literature. It's like having a virtual bookshelf in my pocket.
Risen
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Beo
The customizable controls and playback options cater perfectly to different audiobook preferences. Tone adjustment adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I'm hooked!
Dance Cannon
This app is like having a personal library with me wherever I go. This app's user-friendly interface has made reading on-the-go a breeze.
Foot-long Fry
I can't get enough of the celebrity narrators β they add a unique charm to each book. ListenBook Pro has taken my audiobook experience to the next level. No regrets!
Barbera Shift
πΆ Music? Nah, I prefer immersing myself in captivating stories with this app! πΆπ This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Low Menace
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9Lives
Audiobooks have turned road trips into unforgettable journeys of imagination. Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design are a win. ππ
K-Tin Man
The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is truly impressive.
Pyscho Hun
This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips.
Mad Viral
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand that transforms even the noisiest environments into cozy listening spaces. ListenBook has become my constant companion. It's like having a personal audiobook assistant. The app is lightweight and doesnβt drain my battery. This audiobook made my workouts fly by! The engaging narration kept me motivated to keep listening, which meant longer gym sessions. The narrator's energy matched the material perfectly - upbeat when needed, somber when appropriate. A great example of how narration can enhance text.
Phoenix Sparrow
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Tweety
I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. ListenBook is my daily companion, turning mundane tasks into exciting audio adventures. I'm blown away by how this app has revolutionized my reading experience. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy for me to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts.
BlackExcalibur
I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic.
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