Book description
The Hour of the Star, Clarice Lispector's consummate final novel, may well be her masterpiece. Narrated by the cosmopolitan Rodrigo S.M., this brief, strange, and haunting tale is the story of Macabéa, one of life's unfortunates. Living in the slums of Rio and eking out a poor living as a typist, Macabéa loves movies, Coca-Cola, and her rat of a boyfriend; she would like to be like Marilyn Monroe, but she is ugly, underfed, sickly, and unloved. Rodrigo recoils from her wretchedness, and yet he cannot avoid the realization that for all her outward misery, Macabéa is inwardly free. She doesn't seem to know how unhappy she should be. As Macabéa heads toward her absurd death, Lispector employs her pathetic heroine against her urbane, empty narrator--edge of despair to edge of despair--and, working them like a pair of scissors, she cuts away the reader's preconceived notions about poverty, identity, love, and the art of fiction. In her last book she takes readers close to the true mystery of life and leaves us deep in Lispector territory indeed.
Moonflower
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Mrs. Voltage
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New York Mood
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Easy Sweep
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Wild Hair
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Cool Law Topping
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Ginger Chaos
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an indispensable tool for my audiobook enjoyment. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Uncle Psycho
This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. Unlimited audiobook length? Count me in! 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.
Snout Pixie
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Alley Cat
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JigKraken
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Dewdrop Doll
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. This app is a true treasure for audiobook lovers – it's my go-to source for literary adventures! I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks, and this one stands out for its professional quality. The narrator struck the ideal balance between dramatic interpretation and letting the text speak for itself. The audio engineering was superb with consistent volume levels and crystal-clear recording.
BoomerBox
The app's compatibility with various devices ensures I never miss a moment of my book. Audiobook joy made simple – this app's ease of use is commendable. Streamlined audiobook integration – this app's usability is impressive. Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
Fire Feline
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Redneck Giorgio
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Nightmare King
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Lava Nibbler
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MicroStar
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Firefly Caramel
ListenBook has brought stories back into my life, making every moment a new adventure. Streamlining audiobook enjoyment – this app's functionality is truly impressive. The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze.
RealmRanger
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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