Book description
Catherynne M. Valente's "Six-Gun Snow White" represents a masterful reimagining that transcends conventional genre boundaries, transforming the familiar fairy tale into a compelling exploration of identity, belonging, and survival within the mythic landscape of the American West.
The author's classical training in Ancient Greek linguistics and her extensive residence in Japan inform her sophisticated narrative approach, which seamlessly blends mythological elements with historical consciousness. Valente's protagonist emerges as a complex figure navigating a world that offers no comfortable place for her mixed heritage, caught between the Crow traditions of her deceased mother and the brutal realities of frontier existence imposed by her father's legacy.
What distinguishes this audiobook adaptation is Valente's deliberate subversion of traditional fairy tale tropes through the lens of Western mythology. The replacement of dwarves with coyotes exemplifies her innovative approach to cultural translation, while the protagonist's journey from hidden childhood to self-actualization reflects broader themes of displacement and resilience. The narrative voice maintains an appealing directness that contrasts effectively with the richly layered historical and cultural commentary embedded throughout the text.
The author's decision to frame Snow White's story within the context of colonial displacement adds significant depth to what might otherwise remain a simple retelling. Her exploration of how names and identities are constructed-and deconstructed-within hostile environments demonstrates remarkable literary sophistication. The audiobook format particularly benefits from Valente's lyrical prose style, which transforms the harsh realities of gun-slinging frontier life into something both familiar and startlingly original.
This production succeeds in creating what the New York Times has recognized as a bestselling reinvention, offering listeners an enchanting yet unflinching examination of American mythology through the experiences of those existing on its margins.
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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