Book description
Honestly, I just finished Tony Tulathimutte's Rejection as an audiobook, and wow-this thing is a total vibe. Like, I was supposed to be folding laundry but ended up just sitting in my car listening to the next story because I couldn't stop. It's a novel-in-stories, but the way the audiobook pulls you through these interconnected lives? Chef's kiss. You feel every awkward swipe on dating apps, every cringe-worthy bar encounter, every moment where someone realizes they've been chasing ghosts online.
The narrator? Perfect. Sharp, funny, but with this undercurrent of ouch when things go sideways. Like in "The Feminist," where this guy's been all-in on allyship for thirty years and finally gets it: it's not getting him laid. The way the narrator delivers that realization? You feel the slow burn of that moment. And "Pics"? Oh man, that story about the unrequited crush spiraling into full-blown self-destruction? The audiobook makes the panic feel real, like you're right there in that headspace, heart pounding. You know the vibe-scrolling too long, overthinking every text, losing yourself in the process. It's painfully relatable.
What I love most is how the audiobook turns these "comic tragedies" into something you can't unhear. The stories bounce between characters on dating apps, in bars, texting-like you're eavesdropping on the chaos of modern connection. Tulathimutte's writing is razor-sharp on how the internet warps desire, and the audio makes those observations land with this perfect mix of humor and heartbreak. You'll laugh out loud at the absurdity (seriously, the "ahegao" story? I snorted), then get hit with this quiet, "oh shit, that's me" moment.
It's not just about romantic rejection-it's about the quiet, daily rejections of being seen, being enough, being known. And the audiobook? It's like having a friend whisper all these truths in your ear while you're just trying to figure out how to not feel so alone in the digital mess. The pacing is perfect for listening-each story's a little bite, but they all connect like puzzle pieces. You'll find yourself thinking, "Wait, that character from the last story was in that bar?" and hitting replay to catch the details.
Honestly, if you've ever felt like the internet's a minefield for connection, this is your audiobook. It's audacious, hilarious, and weirdly comforting in its honesty. You'll listen to it once, then want to dive back in to catch all the little threads between the stories. It's not just a book-it's the soundtrack to that moment you realize you're not alone in feeling rejected, even when you're swiping right on a thousand faces. So grab it, press play, and get ready to nod along to every painfully funny, deeply human moment. You won't regret it.
DanimalDaze
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Noh Noh
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Instant Star
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Alley Frog
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Santa's Little Helper
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Digger
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Lunar Treat
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Duchess
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Dark Horse
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Spider Fuji
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InsightfulInk
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Romance Guppy
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Old Man Winter
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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
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