Book description
"Delightfully macabre and fiendishly clever. Seemingly unconnected stories tie themselves into a complicated knot, which Uketsu masterfully unravels."-G. T. Karber, author of the national bestseller Murdle"Uketsu is a disrupter, the master of quiet horror."-Janice Hallett, internationally bestselling author of The Appeal"Wonderfully complex and carefully crafted . . . Uketsu keeps readers guessing until the very end." -New York Times Book ReviewThe spine-tingling "triumphant international debut" (Publishers Weekly starred review) that has taken Japan by storm-an eerie fresh take on mystery-horror in which a series of seemingly innocent pictures draws you into a disturbing web of unsolved mysteries and shattered psyches.An exploration of the macabre, where the seemingly mundane takes on a terrifying significance. . . .A pregnant woman's sketches on a seemingly innocuous blog conceal a chilling warning.A child's picture of his home contains a dark secret message.A sketch made by a murder victim in his final moments leads an amateur sleuth down a rabbithole that will reveal a horrifying reality.Structured around these nine childlike drawings, each holding a disturbing clue, Uketsu invites readers to piece together the mystery behind each and the over-arching backstory that connects them all. Strange Pictures is the internationally bestselling debut from mystery horror YouTube sensation Uketsu-an enigmatic masked figure who has become one of Japan's most talked about contemporary authors.Translated from the Japanese by Jim Rion.Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
Kabuki
I'm constantly amazed by the vast selection – there's always something new to discover. I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. With this app, I can devour books like never before – it's incredibly efficient. 🎧 An audiobook treasure trove in the palm of my hand – this app is pure convenience! 📚🌟 Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Stickers
This app is a blessing for those with busy schedules – it's like time travel through stories. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
Criss Cross
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Spoiler
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Celtic Charger
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DragonBlood
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Mule Skinner
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Natural Mess
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Plenty Orange
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Sandbox
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Red Hot Kevorkian
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Nessie Pork
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Scrapper
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Virgo Moon
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Granola
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Find It Girl
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Wings
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. This app has broadened my literary horizons, introducing me to new authors. 📱 Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's ease of use is a booklover's dream come true! 📚🔥 🔥 Streamlined functionality that's music to my ears – audiobook enjoyment has reached a new level of convenience. 🎵📖 Kudos to the developers for optimizing this app for iOS 16. It runs like a dream on my device.
Marshmallow
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Legacy
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Dance Bloom
I've recommended ListenBook to all my fellow bookworms. It's a true companion for audiobook lovers. The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily.
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