Book description
"Winterson is a master of her material, a writer in whom great talent deeply abides." -- Vanity FairFirst published to great acclaim in 1987, this arresting, elegant novel from Jeanette Winterson uses Napolean's Europe as the setting for a tantalizing surrealistic romance between an observer of history and a creature of fantasy.Jeanette Winterson's novels have established her as one of the most important young writers in world literature. The Passion is perhaps her most highly acclaimed work, a modern classic that confirms her special claim on the novel. Set during the tumultuous years of the Napoleonic Wars, The Passion intertwines the destinies of two remarkable people: Henri, a simple French soldier, who follows Napoleon from glory to Russian ruin; and Villanelle, the red-haired, web-footed daughter of a Venetian boatman, whose husband has gambled away her heart. In Venice's compound of carnival, chance, and darkness, the pair meet their singular destiny. In her unique and mesmerizing voice, Winterson blends reality with fantasy, dream, and imagination to weave a hypnotic tale with stunning effects.
Girl Brownie
I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing different formats has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary listening sessions. π±π I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Tan Stallion
ListenBook has become an essential part of my routine. It's more than an app β it's a companion. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Chicago Blackout
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personalized touch to my audiobook experience. With this app, I've found a way to turn every moment into an opportunity for learning and enrichment. π Long road trips? No problem β this app keeps me entertained mile after mile! ππ Audiobook pleasure simplified β this app's design is a standout.
Fire Sass
Audiobooks have become my companion during long walks, transforming exercise into a pleasure. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay makes my daily commute a delightful opportunity to indulge in audiobooks. I'm impressed by the extensive statistics feature, allowing me to track my audiobook consumption over time. The app's compatibility with Apple Watch elevates my workouts, making them more engaging and productive. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook!
Combo Saw
Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is a true winner. The app's compatibility with Apple Watch elevates my workouts, making them more engaging and productive.
Jack Cassidy
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars! Incredible character voices! Each person felt distinct without being over-the-top. The emotional scenes gave me chills with how well they were delivered.
Street Jolly
This app's seamless integration with my devices has made audiobook listening a hassle-free experience. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasnβt blown away. The narratorβs performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
Sherm
The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. Listening to audiobooks with my kids has become a cherished bonding activity. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. π± Accessing my favorite stories has never been this straightforward β this app's functionality is a bookworm's dream come true. ππ«
Doll Champagne
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K-9
The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. Accessing literary treasures has never been this straightforward β thank you, app! ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
FearLeSS
This app has turned even my mundane tasks into exciting learning opportunities. ListenBook's versatile controls and playback options have made my study sessions more productive and enjoyable.
Marshmallow Treat
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences β a thoughtful feature. Who needs traditional books when you have this app? It's a game-changer. This app has made my workouts and chores so much more enjoyable. With this app, reading is as simple as pressing play β it's genius! ListenBook's sharing options make it easy for me to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts.
Guillotine Trigger
I love the auto-rewind feature. ListenBook always picks up right where I left off. 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.
Knock Out Star
As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! I love the quick access to settings. It makes tweaking the app so easy.
Thunder Nut
Absolutely love this app! It's made my daily commute so much more enjoyable. My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thanks to automatic artwork and metadata. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Friday Fox
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. It's like having a personal library that fits in my pocket β truly amazing! β° Early mornings have become my favorite time to listen to audiobooks β energizing! π π§ Binaural audio processing is a game-changer β my ears stay comfortable during long listening sessions. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends.
Berry Succubus
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives. The app's performance is remarkable β it's fast, stable, and designed to cater to audiobook enthusiasts. It's a pleasure to use. I canβt believe how easy it is to manage my audiobook library with ListenBook. Highly recommended!
Kawaii Red
The diverse range of narrators adds a new layer of depth to each story. ListenBook's features make it the ultimate audio companion for any audiobook enthusiast. π‘ This app's convenience is a blessing β I can squeeze in reading time between managing household tasks! π±π©βπ³ I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! With its powerful audio downloading features, I can have my favorite audiobooks ready to go, anytime and anywhere.
Pockets
This app has made my daily walks a time for both exercise and learning. πΆββοΈπ Walking my way through exciting narratives β this app makes exercise more fun! ποΈπ§
Nibbler
The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience. 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.
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