Book description
How bitches, trainwrecks, shrews, and crazy women have taken over pop culture and liberated women from having to be nice. Female characters throughout history have been burdened by the moral trap that is likeability. Any woman who dares to reveal her messy side has been treated as a cautionary tale. Today, unlikeable female characters are everywhere in film, TV, and wider pop culture. For the first time ever, they are being accepted by audiences and even showered with industry awards. We are finally accepting that women are-gasp-fully fledged human beings. How did we get to this point? Unlikeable Female Characters traces the evolution of highly memorable female characters, from Samantha Jones as "The Slut" in Sex and the City to the iconic Mean Girl, Regina George, examining what exactly makes them popular, how audiences have reacted to them, and the ways in which pop culture is finally allowing us to celebrate the complexities of being a woman. Anna Bogutskaya, film programmer, broadcaster, and co-founder of the horror film collective and podcast The Final Girls, takes us on a journey through popular film, TV, and music, looking at the nuances of womanhood on and off-screen to reveal whether pop culture-and society-is finally ready to embrace complicated women.
Dahlia
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Double Eerie
This app's ease of use has made my daily activities more enjoyable and educational. Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content.
Skylark
Audiobooks have become my go-to gift for friends – and they all love it! The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Po1son
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Troublemasher
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Lady In Red
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QuantumQuipper
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New York Winder
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Trash Master
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Mr. 44
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. 💪 Doubling the impact of my workouts – exercising and exploring stories, all thanks to this app! 💪🎧 AirDrop and sharing make it easy to spread the audiobook love with friends. I’ve tried many audiobook players, and this one is by far the best. The app supports background playback, which is a must for me.
Sir Shove
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Moxie
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Goldman
ListenBook's customizable audio filters add a new dimension to my audiobook enjoyment. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
SereneScribe
ListenBook has become my go-to app for all things audio – from lectures to speeches, it's got it all. The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience.
Green Scavenger
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Wild Hair
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. Audiobook multitasking made simple – this app's design is a game-changer.
Pistol Hydro
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Jetta Talent
I've become a loyal fan of audiobooks, and this app is the reason why! Audiobook enthusiasts, gather around! This app's exceptional features, from audio filters to robust support, have transformed my daily routines into storytelling moments. 🎉🎧 Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Beo
ListenBook's sleek interface and precise controls make it a joy to use during my daily listening sessions. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers! This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
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