Book description
From the Nobel Prize-winning Icelandic author: a magnificent novel that recalls Iceland's medieval epics and classics, set in the early twentieth century starring an ordinary sheep farmer and his heroic determination to achieve independence. - "A strange story, vibrant and alive.... There is a rare beauty in its telling." --Atlantic Monthly If Bjartur of Summerhouses, the book's protagonist, is an ordinary sheep farmer, his flinty determination to free himself is genuinely heroic and, at the same time, terrifying and bleakly comic. Having spent eighteen years in humiliating servitude, Bjartur wants nothing more than to raise his flocks unbeholden to any man. But Bjartur's spirited daughter wants to live unbeholden to him. What ensues is a battle of wills that is by turns harsh and touching, elemental in its emotional intensity and intimate in its homely detail. Vast in scope and deeply rewarding, Independent People is a masterpiece.
Marine Dre
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DZE
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Crash Enforcer
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DreamDiver
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Sun Leo
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Tunez
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Valley Guardian
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Friday Ferrari
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Wild Kitten
This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. Looping playback is an invaluable tool for my study sessions. It helps me grasp complex concepts. The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it.
Mafia Rapunzel
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Firedog
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Doz
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Lady Killer
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Uluru Walker
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DreamDiver
ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon.
Instant Star
With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine. π₯ Audiobook enjoyment at the tap of a finger β this app's functionality is a testament to modern convenience. π±π Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Thunder Nut
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Metal Star
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Eye Devil
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The Dude
ππ Reigniting my passion for books β this app is my newfound reading obsession! π₯π§ Elegant design and user-friendly interface. Love it!
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