Book description
A swirling, psychedelic, bleakly funny fugue by the Booker-shortlisted author of The Butcher Boy and Breakfast on Pluto.Una Fogarty, suffering from dementia in a seaside nursing home, would be all alone without her brother Dan, whose epic free-verse monologue tells their family story. Exile from Ireland and immigrant life in England. Their mother's trials as a call girl. Young Una's search for love in a seemingly haunted hippie squat, and the two-timing Scottish stoner poet she'll never get over. Now she sits outside in the sun as her memories unspool from Dan's mouth and his own role in the tale grows ever stranger-- and more sinister.A swirling, psychedelic, bleakly funny fugue, Patrick McCabe's epic reinvention of the verse novel combines Modernist fragmentation and Beat spontaneity with Irish folklore, then douses it in whiskey and sets it on fire. Drinking song and punk libretto, ancient as myth and wholly original, Poguemahone is the devastating telling of one family's history--and the forces, seen and unseen, that make their fate.
Athena Star
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Undergrad Split
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it. The audio quality is excellent, and the interface is intuitive. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
RealmRanger
I'm amazed by how this app effortlessly turns my daily routines into enjoyable learning sessions. I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. ListenBook's extensive format support makes it the ultimate audiobook app for any audiobook lover. ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver!
Red Hot Kevorkian
I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can acquire new content in a way that suits me best. ListenBook Pro has taken my audiobook experience to the next level. No regrets!
Necessary Momentum
The seamless integration with my car's audio system is a road trip dream. ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that my audiobook collection is always accessible. The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference. ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It's seamlessly integrated with Apple Watch. The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily.
New Magoo
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Whipsaw
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Sherm
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Magenta
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MysticMingle
ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats is impressive. From MP3 to FLAC, it handles them all flawlessly. Adjustable playback speed is a fantastic feature. It allows me to customize my listening experience. The audio quality is superb. ListenBook enhances my audiobook experience.
Black Hole Necromancer
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook is a fantastic way to spread the joy of listening. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. It's like having virtual bookshelves! This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
Lady Peach
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Blackfire
The app's stability and reliability make it my go-to choice for audiobooks. With ListenBook, I can now listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to play diverse formats flawlessly β it's a game-changer.
Jack Cassidy
I've found my new favorite way to relax β cuddled up with an audiobook. Incredible character voices! Each person felt distinct without being over-the-top. The emotional scenes gave me chills with how well they were delivered.
Super Flick
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Icy Avenger
I'm exploring new genres and authors I wouldn't have considered otherwise. Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Wooden German
π Rekindling my love for reading β this app has reintroduced me to the joy of books in a whole new way. ππ₯ Looping playback is my favorite study tool. It's a game-changer for mastering challenging content.
Freak
The drag-and-drop download feature on ListenBook is incredibly convenient β no more complicated processes. With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences β it's a fantastic touch.
Celtic Charger
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NexusNomad
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app. I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
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