Book description
The Kappa is a creature from Japanese folklore known for dragging unwary toddlers to their deaths in rivers: a scaly, child-sized creature, looking something like a frog, but with a sharp, pointed beak and an oval-shaped saucer on top of its head, which hardens with age. Akutagawa's Kappa is narrated by Patient No. 23, a madman in a lunatic asylum: he recounts how, while out hiking in Kamikochi, he spots a Kappa. He decides to chase it and, like Alice pursuing the White Rabbit, he tumbles down a hole, out of the human world and into the realm of the Kappas. There he is well looked after, in fact almost made a pet of: as a human, he is a novelty. He makes friends and spends his time learning about their world, exploring the seemingly ridiculous ways of the Kappa, but noting many--not always flattering--parallels to Japanese mores regarding morality, legal justice, economics, and sex. Alas, when the patient eventually returns to the human world, he becomes disgusted by humanity and, like Gulliver missing the Houyhnhnms, he begins to pine for his old friends the Kappas, rather as if he has been forced to take leave of Toad of Toad Hall...
Swerve
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Black Walnut
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Chameleon
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Pinball Esq
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Tornado Maker
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Swing Setter
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Riff Raff
π± An app that respects my time and delivers on functionality β audiobook listening has never been this effortless. ππ Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Honey
The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience. Drag and drop downloads are so convenient. No more messing around with complicated steps. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. I can easily jump to the parts I want to listen to. AirDrop sharing is a very convenient feature. Thanks, ListenBook!
Sw33per
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LuminaLore
Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. ListenBook's innovation, seamless playback, and versatile features make it a standout app. With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! The app's performance is unparalleled. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter!
Pinup Diva
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Taffy Duchess
I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
Referee
Listening to audiobooks has become my ultimate way to unwind after a long day. ListenBook's dedication to providing a top-quality audio player is evident in every aspect of the app. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks from various sources has become effortless. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Gumby Train
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Bruh
This app's user-friendly interface has made reading on-the-go a breeze. I'm amazed at how this app has seamlessly integrated reading into my daily rhythm.
Roadspike
I've been able to explore different cultures and perspectives through a diverse range of books. π Whether I'm cooking, commuting, or relaxing at home, this app's seamless functionality keeps me engaged in captivating narratives. π§β¨
BearDrift
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. ListenBook has made my daily commutes enjoyable. No more boredom! The app's ability to handle various audio formats is impressive. No more file conversions!
Mr. Peppermint
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HedgeH0g2
This app's user-friendly interface has made reading on-the-go a breeze. I can finally listen to all my audiobooks seamlessly with ListenBook. The customizable playback controls and chapter navigation make it a breeze. Looping playback of a single track helps me master difficult concepts. So helpful!
The Flying Mouse
ListenBook's dedication to delivering high-quality sound and user-friendly features has won me over. I'm amazed by ListenBook's dedication to quality β it's evident in every feature. I can't imagine a day without this app β it has made my audiobook journey effortless and rewarding.
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