Book description
Dear Reader,
March 15th, 2024
I just finished listening to Riot Baby and I'm still processing the intensity of it all. Tochi Onyebuchi has crafted something that feels less like traditional storytelling and more like a force of nature hitting you straight in the chest.
The audiobook format really amplifies what Onyebuchi is doing here. There's something about hearing Ella's voice-her rage, her love, her supernatural fury-delivered aloud that makes the experience almost overwhelming in the best possible way. Marlon James nailed it when he said this bursts "at the seams of story" because that's exactly what it feels like.
Following Ella and Kev's relationship as they navigate a world that seems determined to break them was heartbreaking and beautiful. The way Onyebuchi weaves the intimate family moments with the larger dystopian elements creates this perfect storm of emotional impact. You're not just hearing about systemic racism and brutality-you're feeling it through every word.
What struck me most was how the audiobook made the supernatural elements feel so grounded. When Ella uses her gifts, you can practically hear the power crackling through the narration. It's not showy or overdone, just this undercurrent of otherworldly strength that matches the very real strength required to survive in their world.
This isn't comfortable listening, but it's necessary listening. Onyebuchi has taken the black American experience and channeled it into something that transcends genre boundaries. The result is a story that's as much about hope as it is about fury.
Highly recommended, though prepare yourself-this one will stay with you long after the final word.
Yours in literature,
A Fellow Reader
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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