Book description
Translated from the Spanish by Anne McLean"One of the great novels to have been written in our language" Mario Vargas LlosaHe thought that memories were invisible like light, and just as smoke made light show, there must be a way for memories to be seen...In October 2016, the real-life Colombian film director Sergio Cabrera is attending a retrospective of his films in Barcelona. It's a difficult time for him: his father, Fausto Cabrera, has just died; his marriage is in crisis; and his country has rejected peace agreements that might have ended more than fifty years of war.In the course of a few turbulent and intense days, Sergio will recall the events that marked the family's life, and especially his father's, his sister Marianella's and his own.From the Spanish Civil War to the exile of his republican family in Latin America, and from the Cultural Revolution in China to the guerrilla movements of 1960s Latin America, not only will do we discover a series of adventures extraordinary by any standards, but also a devastating portrait of the forces that for half a century turned the world upside down and created the one we now inhabit.Retrospective is a revelatory and unforgettable novel.
Slow Trot
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Nickname Master
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K-9
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Twiddle Twix
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Darth 44
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K-9
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Mafia Rapunzel
Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Light Despair
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Lumberyard
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SneakerKid
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Boo
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Domino
I've been able to tackle my reading list like never before, thanks to this app. ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. ListenBook has brought stories back into my life, making every moment a new adventure. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content.
Demolition Queen
This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
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Mafia Rapunzel
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Midnight Rambler
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app! The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
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