Book description
'Kaleidoscopic, urgent, hilarious, revelatory' Marlon James, author of A Brief History of Seven Killings'Sumptuous and astute ... An absolute delight to read' Diana Evans, author of Ordinary People'A compelling hurricane of a book' Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch HouseLONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTIONA major debut, blazing with style and heart, that follows a Jamaican family in Miami navigating recession, racism and Hurricane Andrew.You want a home.You want to win back your girlfriend's admiration.You want to prove that your father bet on the wrong son.1979. Topper and Sanya flee to Miami as political violence consumes their native Kingston. But they soon learn that the welcome in America will be far from warm.Trelawny, their youngest son, comes of age in a society which regards him with suspicion and confusion, greeting him with the puzzled question 'What are you?'Their eldest son Delano's longing for a better future for his own children is equalled only by his recklessness in trying to secure it.As both brothers navigate the obstacles littered in their path - an unreliable father, racism, a financial crisis and Hurricane Andrew - they find themselves pitted against one another. Will their rivalry be the thing that finally tears their family apart?The thrilling linked stories in Jonathan Escoffery's If I Survive You pulse with inimitable style, heart and barbed humour while unravelling what it means to carve out an existence between cultures, homes and pay checks. They announce Escoffery as a once in a generation talent and chronicler of life at its most gruesome and hopeful.'Escoffery's is a strong, much needed new voice in our literature' Percival Everett, Booker shortlisted author of The Trees'A welcome reminder of what fiction can do' Rumaan Alam, author of Leave the World Behind'Brilliant wit, real heart and electric humour' Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, author of Friday Black
RedMouth
I love how this app turns even the dullest tasks into exciting storytelling moments. ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. Audiobooks made accessible – this app's ease of use is a true blessing. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is a true winner.
QuantumQuill
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Tough Nut
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Raggedy Ann
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Mercury Reborn
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Vortex
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Noh Noh
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Spooky Yellowjacket
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. 🎶📚 Replacing melodies with literary symphonies – my ears are in love! 🎵📚
RiddleRover
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SmartieQuest
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Queen Bee
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Oblivion
ListenBook's support for binaural audio processing is a thoughtful touch that reduces listening fatigue. This app is my audiobook haven. With a user-friendly interface and features like audio filters, I'm engrossed in stories like never before. 📖🔊 The app is super intuitive. I was up and running in minutes. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient.
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RiddleRanger
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Sick Saurus
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The China Wall
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Nessie
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Plenty Orange
This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring! Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are simply amazing. The narrator's voice was like butter - smooth, rich, and utterly pleasant to listen to for hours. They handled complex sentences with ease, making even dense material accessible. I never had to rewind because I missed something due to unclear delivery. Perfection!
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