Book description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER An exhilarating novel about one American family and the dark moment that shatters their suburban paradise, from the New York Times bestselling author of Fleishman Is in TroubleNew York Times Book Review Editors' Choice New York Magazine's Beach Read Book Club Pick Belletrist Book Club PickA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The New Yorker, Time, The Washington Post, NPR, Vogue, Town & Country, New York Post, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Parade, Kirkus Reviews"Joins the pantheon of great American novels."-Los Angeles Times"Exuberant and absorbing . . . a big old-fashioned social novel."-The Atlantic"Were we gangsters? No. But did we know how to start a fire?"In 1980, a wealthy businessman named Carl Fletcher is kidnapped from his driveway, brutalized, and held for ransom. He is returned to his wife and kids less than a week later, only slightly the worse, and the family moves on with their lives, resuming their prized places in the saga of the American dream, comforted in the realization that though their money may have been what endangered them, it is also what assured them their safety.But now, nearly forty years later, it's clear that perhaps nobody ever got over anything, after all. Carl has spent the ensuing years secretly seeking closure to the matter of his kidnapping, while his wife, Ruth, has spent her potential protecting her husband's emotional health. Their three grown children aren't doing much better: Nathan's chronic fear won't allow him to advance at his law firm; Beamer, a Hollywood screenwriter, will consume anything-substance, foodstuff, women-in order to numb his own perpetual terror; and Jenny has spent her life so bent on proving that she's not a product of her family's pathology that she has come to define it. As they hover at the delicate precipice of a different kind of survival, they learn that the family fortune has dwindled to just about nothing, and they must face desperate questions about how much their wealth has played a part in both their lives' successes and failures.Long Island Compromise spans the entirety of one family's history, winding through decades and generations, all the way to the outrageous present, and confronting the mainstays of American Jewish life: tradition, the pursuit of success, the terror of history, fear of the future, old wives' tales, evil eyes, ambition, achievement, boredom, dybbuks, inheritance, pyramid schemes, right-wing capitalists, beta-blockers, psychics, and the mostly unspoken love and shared experience that unite a family forever.
DreamDiver
No more hassle with formats – this app ensures my audiobook adventures are smooth, and my favorite tales are just a tap away. Highly recommended! 📚🎧 ListenBook has made my daily walks so much more enjoyable. I'm always learning now!
Mad Rascal
This app has turned my daily routine into a source of excitement and joy. 🌟 Making every moment count – this app turns everyday activities into a reading adventure! 📚💫 Kudos to the creators for crafting an app that understands audiobook lovers. With smooth playback and thoughtful design, it's a true companion for book enthusiasts. 📚👏
Night Train
ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for personal growth. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any limitations. Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient.
Stud
With this app, reading is no longer a task – it's a delightful habit. 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!
True Sweetness
🏝️ Soaking up the sun with an audiobook by my side – beach days just got better! 🏖️📖 Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. 📚🎧 The best app for audiobooks. Downloading and organizing files is super easy with ListenBook. I love how I can create playlists. It’s perfect for organizing my books.
Trip
ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to share the joy of captivating stories with friends and family. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Tweety
This app is a gift for anyone with a busy lifestyle – I can enjoy books while doing chores! ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a brilliant way to connect. ListenBook Pro has taken my audiobook experience to the next level. No regrets! The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks.
Marine Dre
Audiobooks have become my preferred way to unwind – and this app is my partner in crime. 🎉 This app has turned my errands into exciting quests – I can conquer the grocery store while enjoying a book! 🛒📖
RiddleRover
ListenBook's basic audio filters enhance my listening experience and make it uniquely mine. This app is like a personal audiobook concierge! The ability to download and organize audio files effortlessly is a game-changer for my reading routine. 📱📖 Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time.
Shamrock
The app's reliability and ease of use make it a true gem in the world of audiobooks. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Now I can enjoy my favorite lectures and speeches with ease! Audiobook heaven! This app's functionality is a dream – simple and efficient. Streamlined audiobook integration – this app's usability is truly impressive. Listening statistics are a great motivator. Love this feature!
Gbbledgoodk
I never thought I'd enjoy audiobooks as much as I do now – all thanks to this app. Gone are the days of waiting for the right time to read – this app is always ready.
Alpha
I'm amazed at how immersive the experience is – it's like being inside the story. Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Whip Chu
As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. ListenBook's versatile controls and playback options have made my study sessions more productive and enjoyable. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time. I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Joker's Grin
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an indispensable tool for my audiobook enjoyment. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my daily routines more enriching and rewarding.
Microwave Chardonnay
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch has made my listening experience even more seamless. Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. 📚🎧 The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption.
Bootleg Taximan
The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Low Voltage
Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing. This app is a lifesaver! I can now enjoy my favorite books on the go. As an audiobook aficionado, this app is a dream come true. Its support for various formats and effortless navigation make it my perfect reading companion. 🌟🎧 A wonderful performance! The narrator captured the mood of the book perfectly, making it easy to visualize each scene. The audio quality was crisp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish.
Mr. Wholesome
Listening to audiobooks has become a ritual, thanks to this incredible app. I'm hooked on this app's curated content – it's like having a personal librarian. The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings. Looping playback is an invaluable tool for my study sessions. It helps me grasp complex concepts. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Spooky Electric
⭐️ Loving the fact that I can learn and listen at the same time – multitasking made easy! 🧠🎧 🏃♂️📚 Running through chapters, literally! This app keeps me motivated on the track. 🏃♂️📖 ListenBook's commitment to user experience shines through its thoughtful design and seamless functionality.
Sw33per
This app's versatility and convenience have transformed my screen time into a productive reading journey. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks from various sources has become effortless.
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