Book description
Ivan's voice in this audiobook isn't just a story-it's a revolution. Picture a gorilla who thinks TV is his jungle, whose greatest art is sketching on a cardboard box, and whose biggest concern is whether the mall's AC is too drafty. Katherine Applegate nails it: Ivan's deadpan observations about humans (they "scream like startled birds") and his weirdly specific grocery list for Stella the elephant ("bananas, not canned bananas") land with perfect comedic timing. The narrator nails Ivan's calm, slightly bewildered tone-like a philosopher who just realized his "domain" is a glass cage next to a petting zoo.
Then Ruby arrives. And suddenly, Ivan's not just drawing mangoes on cardboard. He's seeing the cage for the first time. The audiobook's genius? It makes you feel the weight of that shift without a single sob. When Ivan decides to do something-using his art, his voice, his very existence-the tension isn't loud. It's quiet. Like the moment he finally admits, "I am Ivan. I am a gorilla." You'll feel it in your throat, but the narrator keeps it cool. No cheap sentimentality here. Just a gorilla realizing his life has been a bad reality show, and he's got a better script.
The humor? It's the kind that sneaks up on you. Ivan's critique of human culture ("They buy things they don't need to feel like they have something") isn't just funny-it's true. And the way he describes the mall's "art" (a plastic palm tree) versus his own sketches? Pure, quiet rebellion. You'll laugh until you realize you're crying. This isn't just a kid's book-it's a masterclass in how to tell a story that's both hilarious and devastating, all while making you question why we put animals in cages and call it entertainment. The audiobook? It's like Ivan's right there, whispering the truth over a cup of bad coffee. You'll listen to the end, then immediately want to tell everyone. And you'll be right.
Pigeon Woman
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Cumulo
With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. This app's convenience has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook journey.
Chameleon
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Jester
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Gas Man
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Cooger
Finally, an app that turns my daily commute into an adventure through literature. The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever.
Skittle Mine
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Yellow Menace
Managing my audiobook collection is a pleasure thanks to this app's usability. Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking.
Sweetness
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QuestQuill
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Mother Night
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BlackExcalibur
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Snow Cream
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Celtic Charger
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Washer
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Call Back Queen
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Mallow Man
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The Happy Jock
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Highway
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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