Book description
Let's get one thing straight: "Temple of Swoon" is less about temples and more about the sheer, unrelenting swoon of corny dialogue. Jo Segura's latest delivers a rom-com wrapped in a pseudo-adventure, and honestly? The Amazon rainforest feels like a poorly lit stage set. Dr. Miriam Jacobs, our "badass" archaeologist, spends more time making puns about "digging up the past" than actually digging. Her "Lara Croft" attempts? More like a confused tourist trying to mimic a 90s video game. You hear it in the audiobook-narrator's deadpan delivery turning "I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore" into a groaner. Rafael Monfils, the brooding protector of the "holy temple," is equally ridiculous: his mission to "stop desecration" boils down to redirecting a team that's already lost, because obviously the real threat is Miriam's terrible jokes. The jungle? A backdrop for increasingly absurd misdirections. "Oops, wrong river!" he says, while she just laughs it off, because apparently, the Amazon has a sense of humor. The real kicker? The "holy temple" isn't even a temple-it's a museum exhibit. The book's entire premise is a parody of itself, and the audiobook's pacing only amplifies the cringe. You'll roll your eyes through the "dangerous" river crossings, all while mentally drafting a better title: "Temple of Meme." It's not that the book can't be fun-it's that it's too busy being earnest about its own absurdity. You'll finish listening, wondering why you spent time on a story where the biggest conflict is whether Miriam's dad jokes are "too much." The heart? Swooned. The plot? A joke. And the temple? Just a really fancy gift shop.
Polar Bee
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Snow Pharaoh
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Lucifurious
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Sw00sh
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Wiccan Trouble
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Swedish Twizz
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DARK HQ
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SprkR
I can't get enough of the celebrity narrators β they add a unique charm to each book. This app has enriched my daily routine with the joy of stories and knowledge. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
RedFisher
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Prof. Screw
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Electric Player
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Crash Enforcer
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Eerie
ListenBook has made my audiobook journey effortless, turning every moment into an escape. ListenBookβs support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go.
Grotas
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Spunky Sphinx
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique touch that adds personalization to my audiobook journey. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a fantastic way to introduce them to new stories.
Electric Player
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Uncle Buddy
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Cumulo
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Sokol
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Sexy
No need to convert files anymore β ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me! Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
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