Book description
"This fascinating, off-kilter novel about a female serial killer is an unexpectedly thrilling read."--Karl Ove Knausgård, author of My Struggle and The Morning Star "Kielland's dense, lyrical novel offers both insight and opacity . . . Despite the subject matter, this novel is not your typical thriller. The language, in Searls' translation, is dense, poetic, and deeply figurative." --Kirkus Reviews Based on the true story of Norwegian maid turned Midwestern farmwife Belle Gunness, the first female serial killer in American history. My Men is a fictional account of one broken woman's descent into inescapable madness. Among thousands of other Norwegian immigrants seeking freedom, Brynhild Størset emigrated to the American Upper Midwest in the late nineteenth century, changing her name and her life. As Bella, later Belle Gunness, she came in search of not only fortune and true faith but, most of all, love. From Victoria Kielland, a rising star of Norwegian literature, comes My Men, a literary reimagining of the harrowing true story of Belle Gunness, who slowly but irreversibly turned to senseless murder for release from her pain, becoming America's first known female serial killer. In pursuit of her American Dream, Kielland's Belle grows increasingly alienated, ruthless, and perversely compelling. Raw, visceral, and altogether hypnotic, My Men is a brutal yet radically empathetic glimpse into the world of a woman consumed by desire.
ManManMan
As a busy individual, I appreciate ListenBook's versatility in downloading audio files from various sources. It's a time-saver for sure! The speed adjustment feature is my secret weapon for studying complex materials. The user-friendly interface and precise controls make listening to audiobooks an absolute delight.
Dark Matter
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Undergrad Split
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Ladysmith
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Classy Dancer
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WeldMaster
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ShadowDancer
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Divine Bramble
This app has turned my mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for reading. Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didn’t have any major complaints, but I also don’t see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Alley Cat
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Necromancer
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Stud
The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking. The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
Low Voltage
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Impulsive Flower
As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. Binaural audio processing is a godsend. My ears don't fatigue even during extended listening.
Spunky Sphinx
Seamless audiobook integration – this app's functionality is a technological marvel. I can’t believe how easy it is to manage my audiobook library with ListenBook. Highly recommended!
Poptart AK47
I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. ListenBook's innovative features, from audio filters to statistics, make it a standout app. ListenBook has all the features I need in an audiobook app. My top choice!
BlackExcalibur
I've become a more empathetic listener and reader, thanks to the power of audiobooks. ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick controls make it my preferred choice for audiobook enjoyment. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
HolyCombo
Audiobooks have turned road trips into unforgettable journeys of imagination. This app's convenience has made reading a consistent part of my life.
Flint
I'm amazed by ListenBook's smooth drag-and-drop downloads in my web browser – a time-saver! I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better.
Microwave Chardonnay
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process – I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a huge plus. I can control my audiobooks from my wrist! ListenBook is my trusted partner for all things audiobooks. It's reliable, intuitive, and user-friendly. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
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