Book description
From a beguiling voice in Mexican fiction comes an astonishing novel--her first to be translated into English--about a mysterious child with the power to change a family's history in a country on the verge of revolution.From the day that old Nana Reja found a baby abandoned under a bridge, the life of a small Mexican town forever changed. Disfigured and covered in a blanket of bees, little Simonopio is for some locals the stuff of superstition, a child kissed by the devil. But he is welcomed by landowners Francisco and Beatriz Morales, who adopt him and care for him as if he were their own. As he grows up, Simonopio becomes a cause for wonder to the Morales family, because when the uncannily gifted child closes his eyes, he can see what no one else can--visions of all that's yet to come, both beautiful and dangerous. Followed by his protective swarm of bees and living to deliver his adoptive family from threats--both human and those of nature--Simonopio's purpose in Linares will, in time, be divined.Set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution and the devastating influenza of 1918, The Murmur of Bees captures both the fate of a country in flux and the destiny of one family that has put their love, faith, and future in the unbelievable.
Fast Draw
The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience. ListenBook's intuitive layout and quick access to chapters make audiobook navigation a breeze. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If you’re looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
InfinityInsight
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Miss Fix It
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Kamikaze Granny
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Runway Darling
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Kickstart
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Kickstart
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PixelPioneer
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Hex Panther
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Scarlet Mary
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story.
Duchess
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. ListenBook's easy sharing options make it a breeze to introduce friends to my favorite audiobooks. Sharing is caring! The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
Gentle Avenger
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Show Boat
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CyberScribe
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StormCake
With ListenBook, I've found a way to make the most of my free time while indulging in my love for audiobooks. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a fantastic addition that enhances my audio experience. This app's simplicity has made me fall in love with books all over again. 💡 This app truly understands the needs of audiobook enthusiasts – it delivers an effortless and enjoyable listening experience. 📚🎧 CarPlay compatibility takes my driving experience to a whole new level. Audiobooks on the road have never been better.
Senior Smurf
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits – truly impressive. ⭐️ Loving the fact that I can learn and listen at the same time – multitasking made easy! 🧠🎧 ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. Unlimited audiobook length? Count me in!
Lewd Dice
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Dark Burn
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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