Book description
Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky's masterful translation of The Idiot is destined to stand with their versions of Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, and Demons as the definitive Dostoevsky in English. After his great portrayal of a guilty man in Crime and Punishment, Dostoevsky set out in The Idiot to portray a man of pure innocence. The twenty-six-year-old Prince Myshkin, following a stay of several years in a Swiss sanatorium, returns to Russia to collect an inheritance and "be among people." Even before he reaches home he meets the dark Rogozhin, a rich merchant's son whose obsession with the beautiful Nastasya Filippovna eventually draws all three of them into a tragic denouement. In Petersburg the prince finds himself a stranger in a society obsessed with money, power, and manipulation. Scandal escalates to murder as Dostoevsky traces the surprising effect of this "positively beautiful man" on the people around him, leading to a final scene that is one of the most powerful in all of world literature.
Purity
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Mr. Thanksgiving
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Eerie
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ThoughtTrailblazer
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Crazy Eights
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Don Stab
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PP Dubs
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Pop Bee
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Mad Kid
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East Army
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Blister
I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. 🎧 Carrying a world of literature in my headphones – this app's convenience is truly remarkable. 📚💫 ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. Download options are plenty – I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings.
StorySculptor
I've been able to explore different cultures and perspectives through a diverse range of books. Audiobooks have made my commutes so much more enjoyable, and I'm always excited to listen. Audiobook joy made simple – this app's ease of use is commendable. I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files. Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process.
Congo Wire
ListenBook is a game-changer! Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my favorite audio files with ease. I can't stop raving about this app – it's like having a personal library in my pocket. 📱 Turning my phone into a portal of endless stories – this app is pure magic! 📚✨ Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content. 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.
Cream
I can't imagine my life without this app – it has made audiobook enjoyment effortless and convenient. With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any hassle. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
Zorkle Sporkle
I've become so much more productive while cleaning or exercising – thanks to this app! The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy. The app is perfect for people with visual impairments. It’s so easy to navigate. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Spunky Sphinx
Audiobooks have brought a new level of enjoyment to my daily workout routine. The variety of narrators adds a unique touch to each book, making every experience special. I love how this app makes my daily commute a journey through literature. Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys – this app's ease of use is a delight. I love the statistics feature. It’s fun to see how much I’ve listened.
B@d B0y
I can finally tackle my reading list while stuck in traffic – what a win! This app has made audiobook listening an integral part of my daily routine – it's a habit I cherish.
Gas Man
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Zero Corn
ListenBook's basic audio filters enhance my listening experience and make it uniquely mine. I can't get enough of the binaural audio processing. It's like a breath of fresh air for my ears. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the joy of storytelling.
Are Ess Tee
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect. 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! This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
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