Book description
Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2023"Haynes is master of her trade . . . She succeeds in breathing warm life into some of our oldest stories."--Telegraph (UK)The national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships and Pandora's Jar returns with a fresh and stunningly perceptive take on the story of Medusa, the original monstered woman.They will fear you and flee you and call you a monster. The only mortal in a family of gods, Medusa is the youngest of the Gorgon sisters. Unlike her siblings, Medusa grows older, experiences change, feels weakness. Her mortal lifespan gives her an urgency that her family will never know.When the sea god Poseidon assaults Medusa in Athene's temple, the goddess is enraged. Furious by the violation of her sacred space, Athene takes revenge--on the young woman. Punished for Poseidon's actions, Medusa is forever transformed. Writhing snakes replace her hair and her gaze will turn any living creature to stone. Cursed with the power to destroy all she loves with one look, Medusa condemns herself to a life of solitude.Until Perseus embarks upon a fateful quest to fetch the head of a Gorgon . . .In Stone Blind, classicist and comedian Natalie Haynes turns our understanding of this legendary myth on its head, bringing empathy and nuance to one of the earliest stories in which a woman--injured by a powerful man--is blamed, punished, and monstered for the assault. Delving into the origins of this mythic tale, Haynes revitalizes and reconstructs Medusa's story with her passion and fierce wit, offering a timely retelling of this classic myth that speaks to us today.
Digger
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Wheels
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Serendipity
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Feral Filly
The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
Canary Apple Red
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Winded On Friday
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Jetta Talent
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Sienna Princess
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Bitmap
I can't imagine my daily activities without this app โ it's my go-to for staying informed and entertained. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Houston Rocket
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Prone
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Show Off
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a high-quality playback experience sets it apart from other apps. Say goodbye to cumbersome interfaces โ this app's intuitive controls and user-friendly design have elevated my audiobook experience to new heights. ๐ฑ๐
Mule Lock
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Juice Petite
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization โ top-notch. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection.
Lightening Trip
Smooth playback and great sound quality. ListenBook is my new favorite app! I love the ability to change the background color. Itโs a nice touch.
Martini Flower
ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Now I can enjoy my favorite lectures and speeches with ease! ๐๏ธ๐ง Packing for vacation just got better โ this app is my getaway entertainment! ๐ด๐ Automated metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is so organized now. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration.
RealmRanger
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Saber-RED
I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app โ so handy! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction makes sure that background distractions don't interfere with my listening.
ForumFusion
This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. I can't imagine my life without this app โ it's my constant companion for literary adventures. Accessing literary treasures has never been this straightforward โ thank you, app!
Sprinkle Lovenuts
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my audio content much more enjoyable in noisy environments. Beautiful layout and easy access to chapters. Really impressed with ListenBook. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didnโt have any major complaints, but I also donโt see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
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