Book description
"An immersive, heartbreaking story about war, passion, and the road not taken." -- People
"One of the most beautiful and moving love stories you'll read this year." -- Nylon Magazine
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post The New York Post Vulture Real Simple Bustle Nylon Thrillist Mental Floss Self magazine Booklist Refinery 29
An emotionally riveting debut novel about war, family, and forbidden love--the unforgettable saga of two ill-fated lovers in Korea and the heartbreaking choices they're forced to make in the years surrounding the civil war that still haunts us today.
When the communist-backed army from the north invades her home, sixteen-year-old Haemi Lee, along with her widowed mother and ailing brother, is forced to flee to a refugee camp along the coast. For a few hours each night, she escapes her family's makeshift home and tragic circumstances with her childhood friend, Kyunghwan.
Focused on finishing school, Kyunghwan doesn't realize his older and wealthier cousin, Jisoo, has his sights set on the beautiful and spirited Haemi--and is determined to marry her before joining the fight. But as Haemi becomes a wife, then a mother, her decision to forsake the boy she always loved for the security of her family sets off a dramatic saga that will have profound effects for generations to come.
Richly told and deeply moving, If You Leave Me is a stunning portrait of war and refugee life, a passionate and timeless romance, and a heartrending exploration of one woman's longing for autonomy in a rapidly changing world.
"An immersive, heartbreaking story about war, passion, and the road not taken." - People "One of the most beautiful and moving love stories you'll read this year." - Nylon Magazine NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2019 BY The Washington Post The New York Post Vulture Real Simple Bustle Nylon Thrillist Mental Floss Self magazine Booklist Refinery 29 An emotionally riveting debut novel about war, family, and forbidden love-the unforgettable saga of two ill-fated lovers in Korea and the heartbreaking choices they're forced to make in the years surrounding the civil war that still haunts us today. When the communist-backed army from the north invades her home, sixteen-year-old Haemi Lee, along with her widowed mother and ailing brother, is forced to flee to a refugee camp along the coast. For a few hours each night, she escapes her family's makeshift home and tragic circumstances with her childhood friend, Kyunghwan. Focused on finishing school, Kyunghwan doesn't realize his older and wealthier cousin, Jisoo, has his sights set on the beautiful and spirited Haemi-and is determined to marry her before joining the fight. But as Haemi becomes a wife, then a mother, her decision to forsake the boy she always loved for the security of her family sets off a dramatic saga that will have profound effects for generations to come. Richly told and deeply moving, If You Leave Me is a stunning portrait of war and refugee life, a passionate and timeless romance, and a heartrending exploration of one woman's longing for autonomy in a rapidly changing world.
Nessie Pork
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Purity
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks. ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips.
Taz Ringer
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate – it's like they know my taste perfectly! I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. Configurable auto-rewind is genius. No more confusion when I pause and resume. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable.
Saturn Extreme
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization – top-notch. Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Killah Goose
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Grotas
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a high-quality playback experience sets it apart from other apps. 📚 Farewell, boredom during ironing sessions – audiobooks make it a breeze! 👗🎧
Admiral Tot
The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go. Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my recordings sound clearer than ever.
Low Voltage
Listening to audiobooks while gardening has made my outdoor time even more relaxing. ListenBook's drag and drop downloads from web browsers are a time-saving feature I can't live without. 🧘♀️☕ Savoring moments of tranquility with a cup of tea and captivating tales! 🍵📖 ListenBook has united my love for audiobooks with my passion for learning. What a brilliant app! I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Racy Lion
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Pepper Legs
ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers! The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Highway
This app has broadened my literary horizons, introducing me to new authors. The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Feline Devil
ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks. Audiobooks have become my constant companions, and this app's seamless functionality and diverse compatibility ensure that every tale is a captivating journey. 🌌🎧 Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. 📚🎧 Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again.
Whistler
I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is such a fun way to spread joy. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
DreamWeaver
💼 Merging work and pleasure – audiobooks keep me company during house admin tasks! 💻🎧 🏃♂️📚 Combining fitness and fiction – this app keeps me motivated during workouts with its engaging stories! 🏃♂️📖 User-friendly audiobook experience – this app's design is a standout. ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings.
Noisy Girl
🎉 Rekindling my love for reading – this app makes each day a new adventure! 📖🚀 📚 Ironing has become a joy with audiobooks – wrinkles are no match for these captivating stories! 👗🎧 Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you! Great app! ListenBook supports so many formats, and the playback is always smooth.
Sultan of Speed
Adjusting the tone of the voice is a game-changer. It's like customizing my listening experience. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
StormCake
I can't believe how much more productive I am – I'm learning and growing while multitasking! I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. Perfect for repeat listening! The narrator's performance was so rich with detail that I'm sure I'll discover new layers on a second listen. Their interpretation felt authentic to the material while bringing fresh insights. The audio production was pristine from start to finish.
Beetle King
🌟 Simplifying my reading routine – this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. 📚✨ ListenBook's commitment to a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls is evident in every aspect of the app. Kudos to the developers for optimizing this app for iOS 16. It runs like a dream on my device. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Twix Esses
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Tomcat
Audiobooks have made long flights feel like a breeze – a true travel essential. The statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption – a fantastic way to measure my progress. ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that I can access my content without any limitations. I love how this app makes my daily commute a journey through literature. Audiobook enjoyment redefined – this app's design focuses on the essentials.
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