Book description
The World and All That It Holds--in all its hilarious, heartbreaking, erotic, philosophical glory--showcases Aleksandar Hemon's celebrated talent at its pinnacle. It is a grand, tender, sweeping story that spans decades and continents. It cements Hemon as one of the boldest voices in fiction. As the Archduke Franz Ferdinand arrives in Sarajevo one June day in 1914, Rafael Pinto is busy crushing herbs and grinding tablets behind the counter at the pharmacy he inherited from his estimable father. It's not quite the life he had expected during his poetry-filled student days in libertine Vienna, but it's nothing a dash of laudanum from the high shelf, a summer stroll, and idle fantasies about passersby can't put in perspective. And then the world explodes. In the trenches in Galicia, fantasies fall flat. Heroism gets a man killed quickly. War devours all that they have known, and the only thing Pinto has to live for are the attentions of Osman, a fellow soldier, a man of action to complement Pinto's introspective, poetic soul; a charismatic storyteller; Pinto's protector and lover. Together, Pinto and Osman will escape the trenches, survive near-certain death, tangle with spies and Bolsheviks. Over mountains and across deserts, from one world to another, all the way to Shanghai, it is Pinto's love for Osman--with the occasional opiatic interlude--that keeps him going.
Wiccan Thunder
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Wolf Tribune
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Lady Fantastic
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Knight Light
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Coldy
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Don Stab
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Gbbledgoodk
ListenBook's auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that ensures I never miss a single word. The adjustable playback speed feature is a true innovation. It adds a personalized touch to my listening.
Clover Rabbit
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Fire Queen
ListenBook's sharing options make it easy for me to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts. Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app.
Ella of Light
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access.
Cujo
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Tan Stallion
I can't get enough of this app's convenience โ it has turned my audiobook journey into a delightful habit. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy.
New York Winder
The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a portable audiobook library that I can carry everywhere. I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Jack Cassidy
The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a treasure trove of knowledge and entertainment. The narrators on this app are truly talented โ they bring characters to life. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is a game-changer for my on-the-go listening. ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a thoughtful touch I appreciate. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures I never miss out on any audio gem.
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New York Sixlet
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Mr. 44
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Rusty Vortex
With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences โ it's a fantastic touch. I'm hooked on this app's curated content โ it's like having a personal librarian. I love the bookmarking feature. ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off.
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