Book description
Primates of Park Avenue - A Must-Listen Audiobook
If you've ever wondered what the Upper East Side really looks like behind the polished facades, Wednesday Martin's Primates of Park Avenue delivers a one-liner "Gossip Girl" with a sociologist's eye. The audiobook is as engaging as it is revealing, thanks to Martin's warm, conversational narration that makes every mom feel both familiar and intriguingly alien.
From the very first chapter, Martin drops us into her own bewilderment-lost in the maze of elite schools, designer wardrobes, and the almost ritualistic rituals that govern Manhattan motherhood. Her academic background gives her a unique lens; she maps out mating and migration patterns among "Manhattan Geishas," examines their child-rearing rituals, and even decodes the strange, sex-segregated social codes that keep this tribe tight.
What makes the audio experience special is Martin's voice: playful yet earnest. She balances humor with sharp observation, turning potentially dry anthropological jargon into a lively narrative that feels like a backstage pass to the city's most secretive club. The pacing keeps listeners hooked; each chapter ends on a hook-whether it's a new "fetish object" or an unexpected revelation about a seemingly perfect mom.
Critics have called it "amusing, perceptive and deliciously evil," and the audiobook delivers on all fronts. People Magazine praised its eye-popping insights, while InStyle likened it to a sociological study of parents-exactly what you get when you listen closely. The New York Times Book Review's description rings true: this is a memoir that's both entertaining and deeply revealing.
In sum, Primates of Park Avenue isn't just another celebrity tale; it's an anthropologist's diary turned into a captivating audio journey. Whether you're a New Yorker curious about the other side of your neighborhood or anyone who loves a good story about human behavior, this audiobook will keep you laughing, learning, and listening for hours.
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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
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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