Book description
From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and author of the Booker Prize-winning novel The Remains of the Day comes this stunning work of soaring imagination. Born in early-twentieth-century Shanghai, Banks was orphaned at the age of nine after the separate disappearances of his parents. Now, more than twenty years later, he is a celebrated figure in London society; yet the investigative expertise that has garnered him fame has done little to illuminate the circumstances of his parents' alleged kidnappings. Banks travels to the seething, labyrinthine city of his memory in hopes of solving the mystery of his own, painful past, only to find that war is ravaging Shanghai beyond recognition-and that his own recollections are proving as difficult to trust as the people around him. Masterful, suspenseful and psychologically acute, When We Were Orphans offers a profound meditation on the shifting quality of memory, and the possibility of avenging one's past.
East Army
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Toy Peep
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Sweetness
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ByteBard
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Silent
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Toy Town
Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear. The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go.
Commando
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. This app's ease of use has made my daily activities more enjoyable and educational. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a boon for those who enjoy deep dives into lengthy narratives. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Grave Scuttlebutt
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Scuffs
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Frosty Sunshine
ListenBook has become an indispensable part of my daily routine โ it's my ultimate audio companion. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening.
Alley Cat
Listening to audiobooks while gardening has made my outdoor time even more relaxing. ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a thoughtful touch I appreciate. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If youโre looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
VisionVoyager
The app's stability is impressive โ it runs smoothly without any glitches. ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fineโgood narration, decent storyโbut it didnโt leave a lasting impression. If youโre looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Find It Girl
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Sir Squire
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Teeder
Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling. Flawless support for various audio formats. Highly satisfied. Finally, an app that handles all my audiobook formats effortlessly. ListenBook is a must-have!
Mint Ness
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. Kudos to ListenBook for optimizing the app for iOS 16 โ it shows their dedication to excellence.
Nacho
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Silver Cup
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Cujo
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Feline Devil
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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