Book description
Ocean Vuong returns with a bighearted novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to surviveOne late summer evening in the post-industrial town of East Gladness, Connecticut, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on the edge of a bridge in pelting rain, ready to jump, when he hears someone shout across the river. The voice belongs to Grazina, an elderly widow succumbing to dementia, who convinces him to take another path. Bereft and out of options, he quickly becomes her caretaker. Over the course of the year, the unlikely pair develops a life-altering bond, one built on empathy, spiritual reckoning, and heartbreak, with the power to transform Hai's relationship to himself, his family, and a community on the brink.Following the cycles of history, memory, and time, The Emperor of Gladness shows the profound ways in which love, labor, and loneliness form the bedrock of American life. At its heart is a brave epic about what it means to exist on the fringes of society and to reckon with the wounds that haunt our collective soul. Hallmarks of Ocean Vuong's writing-formal innovation, syntactic dexterity, and the ability to twin grit with grace through tenderness-are on full display in this story of loss, hope, and how far we would go to possess one of life's most fleeting mercies: a second chance.
MuseMaster
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Snow Pharaoh
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Solo Kill
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Demo Zero
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Twin Blaze
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Miss Murder
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Baby Brown
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Hightower
Audiobook listening has never been this easy and convenient – it's like having a personal narrator. CUE playlist support is a fantastic addition. It helps me organize my audiobooks effortlessly.
Combo Saw
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Darkside Isis
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RedFeet
ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. ListenBook has brought the joy of audiobooks back into my life in a whole new way. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch.
Crash Enforcer
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. The narrator's voice was like butter - smooth, rich, and utterly pleasant to listen to for hours. They handled complex sentences with ease, making even dense material accessible. I never had to rewind because I missed something due to unclear delivery. Perfection!
Crash Test
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Hitch Frenzy
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Dark Burn
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is a game-changer for my on-the-go listening. ListenBook's sharing options make it a breeze to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts and share recommendations.
Fast Draw
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StormCake
ListenBook is my daily companion, turning mundane tasks into exciting audio adventures. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Zero Charisma
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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