Book description
A spell-binding ride through nostalgia and romance - The Museum of Extraordinary Things (Audiobook)
Alice Hoffman's newest novel is a lush, immersive experience that feels at once like stepping into an old carnival tent and being swept up in a timeless love story. From the very first track, the narrator captures the quirky energy of Coney Island's freak show while grounding us in the tender heartbeat of Coralie, the Mermaid who dreams beyond her father's grimy museum.
Hoffman weaves history with wonder: the haunting image of Eddie Cohen photographing moonlit trees beside the Hudson, his escape from a Russian immigrant community, and the tragic echo of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire all blend seamlessly. The story moves fluidly between past and present, each chapter layered with texture that makes you feel the grit of the streets and the warmth of a secret garden.
What makes this audiobook shine is how Hoffman balances spectacle and intimacy. The "extraordinary" performers-Wolfman, Butterfly Girl-are vivid, yet the focus remains on Coralie's quiet resilience and Eddie's gentle rebellion. Their chemistry develops slowly but surely, turning an electric romance into something almost palpable. The narrator's voice modulates beautifully between dramatic scenes and soft confessions, ensuring every emotion lands with clarity.
Critics have called it "enchanting" and "lavish," and the listening experience delivers on both fronts. It's a story that invites you to laugh, gasp, and finally, feel hope. Whether you're a longtime fan of Hoffman or new to her work, this audiobook offers an enchanting journey through history, love, and the extraordinary lives we all carry inside us.
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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