Book description
The Booker Prize-winning author, a child of the Nigerian Civil War, reinvents through the story of the Atlantic slave trade the beautiful soul and resilient culture of his country. A boy and a girl meet by chance on a riverbank in Africa. One is the son of a king, struggling to find his place in the world, the other the daughter of a craftsman from the secretive tribe of master artists. The prince, entranced, stays hidden in the bushes. The girl, knowing nothing of him but his voice, agrees to meet again. When she fails to appear the next day, he begins to search for her, tracing her at last to her village where, disguised as an apprentice, he finds a place in her father's workshop. But this is no fairy tale, no conventional love story. Their world--though they don't know it yet--is ending. A strange wind has begun to blow, and in its wake, things are disappearing: songs, stories, artworks, and finally, people. Beautiful ships with white sails are glimpsed on the horizon... When the novel was first published in the UK in 2007 under the title Starbook, the central role of the Middle Passage was overlooked. Okri has since rewritten the book, giving it a new dimension, more light, more acumen. In 2022 the deep political impact of this extraordinary tale won't be missed.
Cumulo
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Whipsaw
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Despair
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Queen Bee
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Wings
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1st Degree
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Disco Potato
The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. ListenBook has made audiobook listening a personalized and enriching journey.
Truth
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The China Wall
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Demo Zero
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Cardinal Rebel
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Sherm
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Mental Prophet
ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats means I can listen to all my favorite content without worries. The app's integration with Apple Watch makes it an indispensable tool for my active lifestyle.
Sun Washer
Unlocking a world of literary possibilities, this app's extensive compatibility and user-friendly controls have made audiobook enjoyment an everyday joy. π±π Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless. Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress.
Cereal Killer
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Hella Fella
Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time. 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.
Murder Cherry
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Amphibi-Dangerous
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Dark Matter
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Ship Whip
ListenBook has become my trusted companion, making even the busiest days enjoyable. ListenBook has taken my audio content to new heights, making every moment more meaningful. Library organization is simplified with ListenBook. It's easy to keep my audiobooks neat and tidy.
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