Book description
A hostile mother-daughter relationship stands at the center of this astonishing, blackly humorous novel by the acclaimed author of First Love. Helen Grant is a mystery to her daughter. An extrovert with few friends who has sought intimacy in the wrong places, a twice-divorced mother of two now living alone surrounded by her memories, Helen (known to her acquaintances as "Hen") has always haunted Bridget. Now, Bridget is an academic in her forties. She sees Helen once a year, and considers the problem to be contained. As she looks back on their tumultuous relationship--the performances and small deceptions--she tries to reckon with the cruelties inflicted on both sides. But when Helen makes it clear that she wants more, it seems an old struggle will have to be replayed. From the prize-winning author of First Love, My Phantoms is a bold, heart-stopping portrayal of a failed familial bond, which brings humor, subtlety, and new life to the difficult terrain of mothers and daughters.
High Deck
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K-9
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RawSkills
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Capital F
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Swedish Pixie
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Twix Esses
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Electric Saturn
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Swing Setter
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Troubled Chick
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42nd Street
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Little Granger
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Highway
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Impulsive Flower
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. The speed adjustment feature is my secret weapon for studying complex materials.
ReiGnZ
I'm able to catch up on my reading list even during the busiest days. With this app, I can dive into captivating narratives while cooking, cleaning, or commuting β pure magic! ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable.
Eye Devil
Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is remarkable. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
Racy Lady
The diverse range of narrators adds a new layer of depth to each story. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design and user-friendly interface. I'm amazed by ListenBook's dedication to quality β it's evident in every feature. The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control.
Indestructible Potato
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Snapple Whistler
ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features are a game-changer β I can have my audiobooks ready in no time. ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Tin Fox
This app has reignited my love for literature in the most delightful way. The app is lightweight and doesnβt drain my battery. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Crash Enforcer
An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening. The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
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