Book description
Hearing Kurt Vonnegut's The Sirens of Titan read aloud is like stepping into a perfectly worn leather armchair after a long, absurd day. The narrator's voice-steady, dry, with a hint of weary amusement-doesn't just deliver the words; it embodies the book's unique rhythm. You feel the weight of Malachi Constant's ridiculous wealth, the cold metallic sheen of alien spacecraft, and the sheer, bewildering pointlessness of human striving, all in the sound of a voice that's seen it all and isn't buying the hype. Vonnegut's signature blend of dark humor and cosmic despair lands differently here, amplified by the spoken word. That moment when he describes humanity as "a kind of cosmic joke," delivered with that trademark pause, isn't just funny-it's chillingly resonant, echoing in your bones like a distant siren. The audiobook makes the satire visceral; you hear the sarcasm in "the most depraved man on Earth" and feel the irony of Constant's doomed quest. The pacing is perfect, letting the absurdity breathe, the philosophical twists land with a soft thud rather than a shout. You can almost smell the stale coffee of the spaceship's galley and hear the hum of engines as Vonnegut's characters stumble through time and meaning, guided only by his unflinching, compassionate truth. It's not just a story you listen to-it's a conversation with a friend who's been through the war, seen the bombs fall, and still finds the dark, beautiful joke in it all. That final, quiet line about the purpose of life? It settles in your ear like a stone dropped into still water, leaving ripples long after the last word fades. This isn't just Vonnegut's best work; it's a masterclass in how to tell a story that sticks, delivered with the perfect, unadorned voice of a man who knew exactly how to make you laugh while the world crumbled around you.
Jetta Talent
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits β truly impressive. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone.
Tin Fox
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Foot-long Fry
π This app has ignited my passion for reading β I can't get enough of its convenience! ππ₯ The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
RedMouth
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Marshmallow
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Spellbinder
Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design are a win. ππ An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Cabbie
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Easy Mac
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Low Menace
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Sun Lemon
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. ListenBook's extensive library and user-friendly interface have made it my go-to app.
Sleepwalker
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks a seamless and delightful experience. I can't believe how easy it is to download audio from various sources. So convenient! Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished.
Mint Ness
The drag-and-drop download feature on ListenBook is incredibly convenient β no more complicated processes. With this app, I've turned mundane tasks into moments of inspiration and education β it's brilliant!
Star Sword
ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature! The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
9Lives
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature streamlines the process of adding new content to my library.
Ember Rope
ListenBook's support for various audio formats makes it a versatile app for all kinds of audiobook enthusiasts. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
Helmet Destroyer
With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique touch that adds personalization to my audiobook journey. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Sky Dahlia
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Mad Rascal
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Trash Master
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Call Back Queen
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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