Book description
From Booker-shortlisted author David Szalay, comes a propulsive, hypnotic novel about a man who is unravelled by a series of events beyond his grasp'Brilliance on every page' Samantha Harvey, author of Orbital'Flesh is a wonderful novel - so brilliant and wise on chance, love, sex, money' David Nicholls, author of One DayA propulsive, hypnotic novel about a man who is unravelled by a series of events beyond his grasp.Fifteen-year-old István lives with his mother in a quiet apartment complex in Hungary. New to the town and shy, he is unfamiliar with the social rituals at school and soon becomes isolated, with his neighbour - a married woman close to his mother's age - as his only companion. These encounters shift into a clandestine relationship that István himself can barely understand, and his life soon spirals out of control.As the years pass, he is carried gradually upwards on the currents of the twenty-first century's tides of money and power, moving from the army to the company of London's super-rich, with his own competing impulses for love, intimacy, status and wealth winning him unimaginable riches, until they threaten to undo him completely.Spare and penetrating, Flesh is the finest novel yet by a master of realism, asking profound questions about what drives a life: what makes it worth living, and what breaks it.Chosen as a 'Best Book of 2025' by the Guardian, Observer, Financial Times, Daily Telegraph and Daily Mail'It's been a long time since I've been swallowed whole by a novel the way I was by this one ... So much searing insight into the way we live now' Observer'Compelling and elegant, merciless and poignant. David Szalay is an extraordinary writer' Tessa Hadley
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New York Mood
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Red Woman
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ManMaker
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Star Jammer
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personalized touch to my audiobook experience. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a testament to the app's commitment to audio quality. Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! The app is worth every penny. It’s packed with features and works flawlessly.
Waylay Dave
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app – it's like being in the story. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique.
Geneva Cuffs
This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. This app is a gift for book lovers who struggle to find reading time. 📚 Who needs TV when you have this app? Every moment is a storytelling session! 📺🎧 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Lightening Trip
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The China Wall
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StarStrider
The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
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