Book description
Life in a grand Norwegian mountain hotel is not what it used to be; Norwegians have deserted the traditions of their native land, with its invigorating ski trips and lake-fresh trout, for charter tours to ‘the infernal south’. Sedd’s grandparents are fighting a losing battle to maintain standards at Fåvnesheim hotel, which has been in the family for generations, whilst the young Sedd observes developments with a keen eye for the absurd and a growing sense of unease that all is not well. He has his own demons too, as he tries to unearth the truth about his father, an Indian doctor who died as Sedd was conceived, and his mother, who was ‘taken by Time’ when he was a toddler and whom he remembers only as a foxy-red sheen in the air. Death stalks this peaceful place, as cracks in the polished surface begin to show. The first to die is the bank manager, who has kept the hotel going on credit, and whose demise has ominous consequences for the whole district. Then the new bank manager’s daughter almost literally pesters the life out of Sedd; he has trained as a life-saver, but finds saving people more complicated than he had thought. He becomes obsessed with a locked room, which he imagines will reveal the truth about his mother – but it refuses to give up its secrets. Erik Fosnes Hansen’s latest work from 2016 is a coming-of-age novel with a narrator who stands comparison with Holden Caulfield or David Copperfield. Read an extract here
Chlorine
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Hyper Kong
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ThoughtTrailblazer
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Firefly Caramel
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Shadow Bishop
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Cross Thread
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PixelPathfinder
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ByteBard
Audiobooks made accessible – this app's ease of use is a true blessing. The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
SunnySnap
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Moonflower
ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through 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. Downloading books over WiFi is quick and hassle-free. Very convenient.
King Bass
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Tokyo Dream
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Dark Matter
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption.
Blue Despair
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch.
BuzzMouse
The sleep timer is a brilliant addition – I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks hassle-free. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner. The app's versatility in audio downloading is unmatched. It's a comprehensive solution for my audiobook needs. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience.
ReiGnZ
🎙️ Turning grocery shopping into a thrilling audiobook hunt – what a game-changer! 🛒📚 This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
CZR
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VenusLion
I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly. An audiobook I’ll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narrator’s performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
Pink Hopper
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High Heel Goddess
The narrators on this app are truly talented – they bring characters to life. This app's ease of use has made my long drives educational and enjoyable.
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