Book description
The poignant and fascinating story of a young man who is caught between the breakup of the traditions of a northern Japanese aristocratic family and the impact of Western ideas.Mine has been a life of much shame. I can't even guess myself what it must be to live the life of a human being.Portraying himself as a failure, the protagonist of Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human narrates a seemingly normal life even while he feels himself incapable of understanding human beings. His attempts to reconcile himself to the world around him begin in early childhood, continue through high school, where he becomes a "clown" to mask his alienation, and eventually lead to a failed suicide attempt as an adult. Without sentimentality, he records the casual cruelties of life and its fleeting moments of human connection and tenderness.Still one of the ten bestselling books in Japan, No Longer Human is an important and unforgettable modern classic: "The struggle of the individual to fit into a normalizing society remains just as relevant today as it was at the time of writing." (The Japan Times)
Slinger
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Moon Peaches
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StorySculptor
The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. Listening to audiobooks has become a ritual, thanks to this incredible app. 💪 Achieving double wins – workouts become invigorating with stories to fuel my motivation! 💪🎧 Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content.
CommandX
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Austin Shamrock
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King Bass
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Black Hole Necromancer
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Morbid Sugar
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Terror Master
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Toe
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FLAK Angel
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Gold Dahlia
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience. The user-friendly interface and precise controls make listening to audiobooks an absolute delight.
Fist Wizard
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3D Waffle
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time.
Bootleg Taximan
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xFRST
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Good-lookin’
ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's thoughtful features, such as statistics tracking and audio filters, have added a new layer of excitement to my reading journey. 📚✨ ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to share the joy of captivating stories with friends and family. The app's versatility in audio downloading is impressive. It's a one-stop solution for all my content. ListenBook has seamlessly integrated into my daily routine, enhancing my workouts, commutes, and moments of relaxation. It's a true companion.
Mrs. Voltage
I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my daily dose of literary magic. Audiobooks made simple – this app's functionality is a breath of fresh air. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
NecroBull
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. The statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption – a fantastic way to measure my progress. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with it—the narration was fine, and the story was okay—but nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
WordWanderer
I can't believe how easy it is to download and manage my audio content using ListenBook. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
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