Book description
Featured in PBS's The Vietnam War series by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick. The New York Times bestselling, powerhouse (TIME Magazine) debut from Vietnam War veteran, Karl Marlantes. An incredible publishing story--written over the course of thirty years by a highly decorated Vietnam veteran, a New York Times best seller for sixteen weeks, a National Indie Next and a USA Today best seller--Matterhorn has been hailed as a "brilliant account of war" (New York Times Book Review). Now out in paperback, Matterhorn is an epic war novel in the tradition of Norman Mailer's The Naked and the Dead and James Jones's The Thin Red Line. It is the timeless story of a young Marine lieutenant, Waino Mellas, and his comrades in Bravo Company, who are dropped into the mountain jungle of Vietnam as boys and forced to fight their way into manhood. Standing in their way are not merely the North Vietnamese but also monsoon rain and mud, leeches and tigers, disease and malnutrition. Almost as daunting, it turns out, are the obstacles they discover between each other: racial tension, competing ambitions, and duplicitous superior officers. But when the company finds itself surrounded and outnumbered by a massive enemy regiment, the Marines are thrust into the raw and all-consuming terror of combat. The experience will change them forever. Matterhorn is a visceral and spellbinding novel about what it is like to be a young man at war. It is an unforgettable novel that transforms the tragedy of Vietnam into a powerful and universal story of courage, camaraderie, and sacrifice: a parable not only of the war in Vietnam but of all war, and a testament to the redemptive power of literature. I wouldn't be surprised if Matterhorn becomes for the Vietnam War what All Quiet on the Western Front was to World War I. -James Patterson
Grave Digger
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ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is fascinating. I can alter the reader's voice to match my moodโwhat a creative addition! The interface is clean and intuitive. I was up and running in seconds. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
Desert Haze
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Mammoth 2
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Are Ess Tee
ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring! ListenBook has revolutionized the way I consume content. It's like having a personal tutor in my ear. Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Boo
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Star Jammer
Packed with useful features. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook app. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices. This audiobook was a fantastic listen! The narrator's voice was clear and engaging, making it easy to follow along. The pacing was just rightโnot too fast, not too slow. Perfect for long commutes or relaxing at home. Highly recommend!
Petite Beauty
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Woo Woo
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Flame OUT
Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. I'm hooked on this app's curated content โ it's like having a personal librarian. ListenBookโs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Judge
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Digital Equinox
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GuTzd
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Ship Whip
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I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app!
BuzzMouse
This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life. ListenBook's commitment to a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls is evident in every aspect of the app. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Achilles Mountain
I'm discovering books I wouldn't have considered before, and my reading horizons are expanding. is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and efficient.
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