Book description
A woman turns herself into a forest after long being co-opted to serve as the subject of her husband's novels--this surrealist fable challenges traditional gender attitudes and exploitation in the literary world Nowatari Rui has long been the subject of her husband's novels, depicted as a pure woman who takes great pleasure in sex. With her privacy and identity continually stripped away, she has come to be seen by society first and foremost as the inspiration for her husband's art. When a decade's worth of frustrations reaches its boiling point, Rui consumes a bowl of seeds, and buds and roots begin to sprout all over her body. Instead of taking her to a hospital, her husband keeps her in an aquaterrarium, set to compose a new novel based on this unsettling experience. But Rui grows at a rapid pace and soon breaks away from her husband by turning into a forest--and in time, she takes over the entire city. As fantasy and reality bleed together, The Forest Brims Over challenges unconscious gender biases and explores the boundaries between art and exploitation--muse abuse--in the literary world.
Grabber
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DanimalDaze
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Vagabond Warrior
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Sky
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WanderWord
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Granola Dove
Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Kamikaze Granny
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Tall Honey
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StorySculptor
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Tan Stallion
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SmartieQuest
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream! This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Pearl Girl
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Blizzard Vixen
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SneakerKid
I appreciate how ListenBook offers various methods for downloading audio β it caters to different preferences. This app is a blessing for those with busy schedules β it's like time travel through stories. Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
Roller Turtle
It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. I can't imagine my audio routine without ListenBook's seamless and user-friendly design. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. It's like having virtual bookshelves!
Short Firecracker
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Granola
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Mad Robin
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for enjoying clear audio in any environment. ListenBook's intuitive layout and quick access to chapters make audiobook navigation a breeze. One of the best audiobooks Iβve heard! The story was compelling, and the narratorβs delivery added depth to every scene. I found myself looking for excuses to listen just a little longer. Will definitely revisit this one! The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
Steel Cut Toe
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Petite Flurry
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest! ListenBook has united my love for audiobooks with my passion for learning. What a brilliant app!
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