Book description
After abandoning his traditional life in a deteriorating Porto Alegre, the narrator of Hugs and Cuddles zealously recommits himself to a man he calls "the engineer", a childhood friend with whom he shared a pivotal sexual encounter. Many years have passed since their prepubescent wrestling; everywhere around them is a nation in decline. Representatives of the Brazilian state--everyone from government officials to the impoverished--endlessly harass passers-by for donations to "the cause," even as a mysterious plague rages. Never mind that. Our insatiable narrator, driven to discover his true self through increasingly transgressive sexual urges, is on an epic journey through the shadows of this dysfunctional yet polite society.The resulting novel is the late João Gilberto Noll's most radical statement: A Book of Revelations-grade voyage to the end of gender and the outermost reaches of sexual and artistic expression. Nimbly translated from Portuguese by Edgar Garbelotto, Hugs and Cuddles is an unapologetically explicit fable of fluidity that takes readers from decaying city centers to the dark corridors of a mysterious submarine to a miserable hovel in the rainforest, where, at long last, our narrator finds peace.
Emerald Goddess
I appreciate the minimal ads – it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization – top-notch. The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. I'm impressed by how this app seamlessly syncs across my devices. With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way.
WordWanderer
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DreamDiver
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Lady Killer
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Call Back Queen
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Orange Teflon
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Burst Nibbler
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Dewdrop Doll
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Lewd Dice
This app has introduced me to genres I never thought I'd enjoy – it's eye-opening. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature. I'm loving it!
Blister
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Roadblock
The offline mode is a lifesaver on flights – I'm never without a good story. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Trixie
Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience. The app's ability to handle various audio formats is impressive. No more file conversions! The interface is so clean and clutter-free. It’s a pleasure to use. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Gothic Slacker
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Bambi Wings
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42nd Street
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Suicide Crusher
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Daffy Girl
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NexusNomad
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LunaStar
Every moment is a chance to explore new stories with this app. Its intuitive features and compatibility ensure my audiobook journey is seamless. 🌌🎧 The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library.
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