Book description
It is the late twenty-first century, and Momo is the most celebrated dermal care technician in all of T City. Humanity has migrated to domes at the bottom of the sea to escape devastating climate change. The world is dominated by powerful media conglomerates and runs on exploited cyborg labor. Momo prefers to keep to herself, and anyway she's too busy for other relationships: her clients include some of the city's best-known media personalities. But after meeting her estranged mother, she begins to explore her true identity, a journey that leads to questioning the bounds of gender, memory, self, and reality. First published in Taiwan in 1995, The Membranes is a classic of queer speculative fiction in Chinese. Chi Ta-wei weaves dystopian tropes--heirloom animals, radiation-proof combat drones, sinister surveillance technologies--into a sensitive portrait of one young woman's quest for self-understanding. Predicting everything from fitness tracking to social media saturation, this visionary and sublime novel stands out for its queer and trans themes. The Membranes reveals the diversity and originality of contemporary speculative fiction in Chinese, exploring gender and sexuality, technological domination, and regimes of capital, all while applying an unflinching self-reflexivity to the reader's own role. Ari Larissa Heinrich's translation brings Chi's hybrid punk sensibility to all readers interested in books that test the limits of where speculative fiction can go.
Y0dler
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Mauve Cactus
Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. π‘ Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background β talk about productivity! π§Όπ Audiobooks made delightful β this app's usability is a breath of fresh air.
Find It Girl
I'm impressed by ListenBook's commitment to providing a silky-smooth playback experience. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. I can't believe how easy it is to download audio from various sources. So convenient! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the audio quality and ensures that I can immerse myself fully in the content. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
StormCake
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Station WMD
Audiobooks on this app have made my daily walks a time of reflection and inspiration. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for personal growth. The app's versatility in audio downloading is impressive. It's a one-stop solution for all my content. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Show Boat
πΆ Music? Nah, I prefer immersing myself in captivating stories with this app! πΆπ ListenBookβs design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didnβt have any major complaints, but I also donβt see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Keystone
ListenBook's interface is sleek and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks β it's truly invigorating. πββοΈπ Combining exercise and exploration β audiobooks make my runs more exciting! πββοΈπ§
Loot
The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. I love how this app brings stories to life, even during my morning jogs. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fineβgood narration, decent storyβbut it didnβt leave a lasting impression. If youβre looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Twix Bond
Audiobook multitasking made easy β this app's functionality is a marvel. I never thought I'd find an app that supports such a wide range of audiobook formats. ListenBook is a true gem!
Cream
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Sky
The bookmark feature is a lifesaver β no more losing my place in the story! This app is like having a personal library with me wherever I go. ListenBook has become my trusted companion, making even the busiest days enjoyable. I can't get enough of this app β it's like having a personal library with me. Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process.
California Goddess
The diverse range of narrators adds a new layer of depth to each story. ListenBook has become my go-to app for exploring a diverse range of audiobooks. It offers a wide array of features that cater to different preferences and needs.
Plum Moon
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
Bom Crossed
Mood-based playlists help me choose books that suit my current state of mind. π Elevating my reading routine β this app's functionality is the key to unlocking new worlds of storytelling. ππ ListenBook has become an essential part of my routine. It's more than an app β it's a companion. The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Dallas Foxface
This app has enriched my daily routine and added a touch of intellectual stimulation. With this app, my daily commute has transformed into an engaging journey through captivating stories. The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance!
Danger Menace
Apple Watch compatibility adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook enjoyment. It's seamless control at my wrist. The app is perfect for long commutes. It keeps me entertained for hours.
ByteBard
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for my study materials. I can easily revisit important sections. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like Iβm in the story. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Old Orange Eyes
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360
I've found solace and relaxation in the pages of countless audiobooks. Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. π Indulging in soothing bedtime stories β this app is my nightly retreat into imagination. ππ
FearLeSS
This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. This is exactly what I look for in an audiobook! The narrator's pleasant voice and excellent diction made even complex passages easy to follow. I appreciated the subtle but effective use of pauses and emphasis that added depth to the listening experience. Finished it in record time because I couldn't stop listening.
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