Book description
"Complex and challenging... push[es] the boundaries of writing about trauma." --The New York Times"A True Crime Masterpiece" - Vogue Entertainment Weekly "Must" List and Best Books of the Year So FarReal Simple's Best New Books Guardian Best Book of the YearLambda Literary Award WinnerChautauqua Prize Winner "The Fact of a Body is one of the best books I've read this year. It's just astounding." -- Paula Hawkins, author of Into the Water and The Girl on the Train"This book is a marvel. The Fact of a Body is equal parts gripping and haunting and will leave you questioning whether any one story can hold the full truth." -- Celeste Ng, author of the New York Times bestselling Everything I Never Told You and Little Fires Everywhere Before Alex Marzano-Lesnevich begins a summer job at a law firm in Louisiana, working to help defend men accused of murder, they think their position is clear. The child of two lawyers, they are staunchly anti-death penalty. But the moment convicted murderer Ricky Langley's face flashes on the screen as they review old tapes--the moment they hear him speak of his crimes -- they are overcome with the feeling of wanting him to die. Shocked by their reaction, they dig deeper and deeper into the case. Despite their vastly different circumstances, something in his story is unsettlingly, uncannily familiar. Crime, even the darkest and most unsayable acts, can happen to any one of us. As Alex pores over the facts of the murder, they find themself thrust into the complicated narrative of Ricky's childhood. And by examining the details of Ricky's case, they are forced to face their own story, to unearth long-buried family secrets, and reckon with a past that colors their view of Ricky's crime. But another surprise awaits: They weren't the only one who saw their life in Ricky's. An intellectual and emotional thriller that is also a different kind of murder mystery, THE FACT OF A BODY is a book not only about how the story of one crime was constructed -- but about how we grapple with our own personal histories. Along the way it tackles questions about the nature of forgiveness, and if a single narrative can ever really contain something as definitive as the truth. This groundbreaking, heart-stopping work, ten years in the making, shows how the law is more personal than we would like to believe -- and the truth more complicated, and powerful, than we could ever imagine.
VisionVortex
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Dove Dolce
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Overrun
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Serendipity
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal – unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
High Heel Goddess
This app has become my go-to for audiobooks, adding a layer of convenience and enjoyment to my days. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Yellow Menace
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Moxie
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Frosty Snazz
I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design and user-friendly interface. I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life.
Dance Bloom
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Blood Taker
This app's ease of use has made reading more accessible and enjoyable than ever before. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Black Firefly
I'm on a literary adventure wherever I go, all thanks to this app. Its extensive format support and effortless navigation make audiobook listening a breeze. 🌟📚 ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Moonflower
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Lightening Trip
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. The app's compatibility with CarPlay has made my road trips so much more enjoyable. ListenBook makes organizing my audiobooks simple. The app is very user-friendly. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
TrixiePhany
The extensive audiobook collection for children is a blessing for my little ones. This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. Savoring audiobooks without fuss – this app's design is impressive. Bravo to the creators of this app – they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. 📚👏
Ozzie Treat
I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. As an audiobook enthusiast, this app is a dream come true. Its compatibility with various formats and easy navigation make it my ultimate reading companion. 🌟🎧 The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with it—the narration was fine, and the story was okay—but nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
Steel
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book – brilliant! Audiobooks have become a source of inspiration and motivation, thanks to this app. No need to convert files anymore – ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me! The app's interface is so sleek and modern. It's a joy to use.
Sugar Apple
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Soda Delirium
ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars! This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Slinger
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail. Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream! Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
ThoughtTracer
I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
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