Book description
In her first novel since the Pulitzer Prize-nominated The Quick and the Dead, the legendary writer takes us into an uncertain landscape after an environmental apocalypse, a world in which only the man-made has value, but some still wish to salvage the authentic. She practices ... camouflage, except that instead of adapting to its environment, Williams's imagination, by remaining true to itself, reveals new colorations in the ecology around her." --A.O. Scott, The New York Times Book ReviewKhristen is a teenager who, her mother believes, was marked by greatness as a baby when she died for a moment and then came back to life. After Khristen's failing boarding school for gifted teens closes its doors, and she finds that her mother has disappeared, she ranges across the dead landscape and washes up at a "resort" on the shores of a mysterious, putrid lake the elderly residents there call "Big Girl." In a rotting honeycomb of rooms, these old ones plot actions to punish corporations and people they consider culpable in the destruction of the final scraps of nature's beauty. What will Khristen and Jeffrey, the precocious ten-year-old boy she meets there, learn from this "gabby seditious lot, in the worst of health but with kamikaze hearts, an army of the aged and ill, determined to refresh, through crackpot violence, a plundered earth"? Rivetingly strange and beautiful, and delivered with Williams's searing, deadpan wit, Harrow is their intertwined tale of paradise lost and of their reasons--against all reasonableness--to try and recover something of it.
Coma Stalk
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Duke Electro
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TeederSmartie
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Dark Burn
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Guillotine
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Jade Fox
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Impulse
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Are Ess Tee
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Cumulo
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. Efficiency meets audiobooks – this app's functionality is a true winner.
Trixie
I've become the storyteller of my family, sharing the amazing audiobooks I've discovered. ListenBook has become an essential part of my day, enhancing my commute and allowing me to enjoy audiobooks like never before.
CyberScribe
I'm addicted to the personalized recommendations – it's like the app knows me! ListenBook's basic audio filters allow me to fine-tune the audio playback to suit my preferences.
Kawaii Red
The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a treasure trove of knowledge and entertainment. With ListenBook, I've found a reliable and enjoyable way to listen to audiobooks and expand my knowledge. This app has become my go-to companion, making my daily routine more exciting and insightful. With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine. ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection.
Mr. Peppermint
This app is my audiobook haven. With a user-friendly interface and features like audio filters, I'm engrossed in stories like never before. 📖🔊 Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Fantastic app! 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!
Bug Blitz
This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
Silver Agent
With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Gov Skull
I can't believe how much more productive I am – I'm learning and growing while multitasking! ListenBook's compatibility with different formats ensures I never have to worry about file conversions. The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched. 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.
MysticMingle
ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it.
Acetic Princess
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Skool
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Queen Bee
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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