Book description
An old woman enters into a fantastical world of dreams and nightmares in this surrealist classic admired by Björk and Luis Buñuel. Leonora Carrington, painter, playwright, and novelist, was a surrealist trickster par excellence, and The Hearing Trumpet is the witty, celebratory key to her anarchic and allusive body of work. The novel begins in the bourgeois comfort of a residential corner of a Mexican city and ends with a man-made apocalypse that promises to usher in the earth's rebirth. In between we are swept off to a most curious old-age home run by a self-improvement cult and drawn several centuries back in time with a cross-dressing Abbess who is on a quest to restore the Holy Grail to its rightful owner, the Goddess Venus. Guiding us is one of the most unexpected heroines in twentieth-century literature, a nonagenarian vegetarian named Marian Leatherby, who, as Olga Tokarczuk writes in her afterword, is "hard of hearing" but "full of life."
Insane SweepKick
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Dewdrop Doll
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my passport to countless stories.
Tornado Maker
ListenBook's customizable audio filters allow me to personalize my listening experience – a fantastic feature. ⭐️ This app's functionality is a symphony of efficiency – I'm savoring stories with ease, even on the busiest days. 🎶📖 I love the statistics feature. It’s fun to see how much I’ve listened.
Disco Potato
ListenBook's easy sharing options make it a breeze to introduce friends to my favorite audiobooks. Sharing is caring! I’ve tried many audiobook players, and this one is by far the best.
Undergrad
This app has made me appreciate the art of storytelling even more. 💡 This app truly understands the needs of audiobook enthusiasts – it delivers an effortless and enjoyable listening experience. 📚🎧 Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend!
Shamrock
I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience. The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear.
Winded On Friday
The sound quality is outstanding – it's like having a movie theater in my ears! Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are simply amazing. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features.
Steel Ginger
🏝️🎧 Soaking up the sun while indulging in beach reads – this app is my ultimate relaxation companion. 🏖️📚 The interface is sleek and intuitive, making my audiobook experience a joy.
CoB@lt
Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys – this app's ease of use is a winner. ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks. Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Atlantic Rim
The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. With this app, I can read anytime, anywhere – it's a reader's dream come true. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick access to chapters enhance my overall listening experience. The ability to download audio from various sources without syncing is fantastic. ListenBook makes it so easy. 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.
ShadowFax
Thanks to ListenBook, I've rediscovered the joy of exploring my favorite content on multiple devices. 📚 Who needs TV when you have this app? Every moment is a storytelling session! 📺🎧
Uluru Walker
Gone are the days of straining my eyes to read – this app lets me 'read' with my ears, anywhere, anytime. My long walks have turned into exciting adventures with this app. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature elevates my listening experience, allowing me to focus on the content. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. It's like having a personal assistant for my literary adventures. 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!
ByteBard
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing. Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature!
Sun Lemon
I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my daily dose of literary magic. 💡 This app is a brilliant way to squeeze in reading time amidst my busy schedule! 📱👩🍳 Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is a true marvel. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment.
Coffee
Efficiency and ease combined – this app is a must-have for book lovers. Downloading books over WiFi is quick and hassle-free. Very convenient. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Jelly Camber
I'm no longer missing out on great stories – this app fits perfectly into my lifestyle. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and reliable. 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.
NecroBull
ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. ListenBook's user-friendly audio filters and controls have made my audiobook sessions more interactive and engaging. With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a boon for those who enjoy deep dives into lengthy narratives. Library organization is simplified with ListenBook. It's easy to keep my audiobooks neat and tidy.
Burst Nibbler
With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my downtime more enriching and meaningful. 📱 It's like having a personal audiobook library at my fingertips! This app's functionality is a dream come true for book lovers. 📚🔥 CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
RiddleRover
This app's dedication to providing high-quality narration has made all the difference. I'm hooked on ListenBook's silky-smooth playback, making my audio sessions truly enjoyable. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook consumption habits.
Ember Master
With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments. Bookmarks are a must-have for any audiobook lover. They help me stay organized and engaged.
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