Book description
A Good Morning America Buzz Pick INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Electrifying." -- O: The Oprah Magazine Named a Best Book of 2020 by The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, USA TODAY, Vanity Fair, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Shondaland, Teen Vogue, Vulture, Lit Hub, Bustle, Electric Literature, and BookPage What does it mean for a family to lose a child they never really knew? One afternoon, in a town in southeastern Nigeria, a mother opens her front door to discover her son's body, wrapped in colorful fabric, at her feet. What follows is the tumultuous, heart-wrenching story of one family's struggle to understand a child whose spirit is both gentle and mysterious. Raised by a distant father and an understanding but overprotective mother, Vivek suffers disorienting blackouts, moments of disconnection between self and surroundings. As adolescence gives way to adulthood, Vivek finds solace in friendships with the warm, boisterous daughters of the Nigerwives, foreign-born women married to Nigerian men. But Vivek's closest bond is with Osita, the worldly, high-spirited cousin whose teasing confidence masks a guarded private life. As their relationship deepens--and Osita struggles to understand Vivek's escalating crisis--the mystery gives way to a heart-stopping act of violence in a moment of exhilarating freedom. Propulsively readable, teeming with unforgettable characters, The Death of Vivek Oji is a novel of family and friendship that challenges expectations--a dramatic story of loss and transcendence that will move every reader.
Forger
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Roadspike
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SkyGod
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! With ListenBook, I can enjoy my own audio content with unparalleled ease and comfort. π Elevating everyday moments β this app adds an extra layer of magic to every aspect of my day. πβ¨ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story.
Bitmap
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Blade
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Skull Crusher
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Purity Catnip
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Sepukku
This app has rekindled my passion for storytelling in the most convenient way. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience. The tone adjustment feature is an exciting touch, allowing me to immerse myself even more in the content. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions.
Sherm
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Blade
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Despair
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Yellow Menace
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Sand Whiskers
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch. The audio quality is superb. ListenBook enhances my audiobook experience.
Barbera Shift
This app is my secret weapon for staying entertained during mundane tasks. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process β I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. This is exactly what I look for in an audiobook! The narrator's pleasant voice and excellent diction made even complex passages easy to follow. I appreciated the subtle but effective use of pauses and emphasis that added depth to the listening experience. Finished it in record time because I couldn't stop listening.
Show Off
Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a testament to the app's commitment to audio quality. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Suicide Jockey
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Genghis Glyph
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my audio content much more enjoyable in noisy environments. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of intellectual discovery β a win-win!
CloudFrenzy
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks.
DreamDiver
The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now! The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
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