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.
DreamWeaver
ListenBook's variety of ways to download audio makes it incredibly convenient. I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening.
Red Hot Kevorkian
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Bad Badminton
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Coma Stalk
With this app, I've discovered a whole new way to enjoy literature. The tone adjustment feature is an exciting touch, allowing me to immerse myself even more in the content. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Vicious Street
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NoiseFire
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Muzish
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Barbera Shift
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Night Magnet
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New Cycle
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Frenzy
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. ListenBook has revolutionized my audio experience, making it both personalized and engaging. is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and reliable. ListenBook is a game-changer for audiobook lovers. 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!
Spider Fuji
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Blizzard Vixen
This app has brought back the joy of reading, no matter how busy I am. This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect.
PixelPioneer
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. ListenBook Pro takes things up a notch with unlimited audiobook length. It's a game-changer! Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional.
Legacy
ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Taffy Duchess
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Sun Leo
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Cumulo
ListenBook's basic audio filters enhance my listening experience and make it uniquely mine. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy for me to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts.
Mt. Indiana
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Mustard Centaur
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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