Book description
"Impressive . . . [Cristina García's] story is about three generations of Cuban women and their separate responses to the revolution. Her special feat is to tell it in a style as warm and gentle as the 'sustaining aromas of vanilla and almond, ' as rhythmic as the music of Beny Moré."--Time Cristina García's acclaimed book is the haunting, bittersweet story of a family experiencing a country's revolution and the revelations that follow. The lives of Celia del Pino and her husband, daughters, and grandchildren mirror the magical realism of Cuba itself, a landscape of beauty and poverty, idealism and corruption. Dreaming in Cuban is "a work that possesses both the intimacy of a Chekov story and the hallucinatory magic of a novel by Gabriel García Márquez" (The New York Times). In celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the novel's original publication, this edition features a new introduction by the author. Praise for Dreaming in Cuban "Remarkable . . . an intricate weaving of dramatic events with the supernatural and the cosmic . . . evocative and lush."--San Francisco Chronicle "Captures the pain, the distance, the frustrations and the dreams of these family dramas with a vivid, poetic prose."--The Washington Post "Brilliant . . . With tremendous skill, passion and humor, García just may have written the definitive story of Cuban exiles and some of those they left behind."--The Denver Post
Sexy
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Red Delicious
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Star Jammer
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Saber-RED
This app's convenience has revolutionized the way I experience books. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. Adjusting the tone of the voice adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I love the personalization! I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly.
Coldy
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Wings
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually fulfilling. Finally, an app that lets me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The library organization and book groups feature make navigation a breeze. ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. Noise reduction feature is magic. Now I can listen to recordings even in noisy settings.
DARK HQ
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The Happy Jock
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ThoughtTrailblazer
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Burst Nibbler
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Mother Night
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ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is a game-changer for my on-the-go listening. The auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that enhances my listening journey. I appreciate it! I'm amazed by the app's compatibility with different audio formats. It's truly versatile.
Dez Bonbon
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Mad Rascal
I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app – it's like being in the story. 💼 Juggling tasks while exploring narratives – this app is my multitasking hero! 💻📖 Automatic artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook library. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Black Mustard
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. I'm amazed by the variety of genres available – there's something for everyone. ⏰ Early mornings have become my favorite time to listen to audiobooks – energizing! 🌅🎧
Paris Boost
The user-friendly interface and precise controls make listening to audiobooks an absolute delight. The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with it—the narration was fine, and the story was okay—but nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
Eerie Mizzen
Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it! ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Woo Woo
Downloading audiobooks is a breeze, thanks to the variety of options available. Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient.
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