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.
Sky Herald
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Prof. Smirk
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Slacker Cat
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Pistol Hydro
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction makes sure that background distractions don't interfere with my listening. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension.
Cupid Dust
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Pink Hopper
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Zero Corn
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Disco Potato
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Winded On Friday
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Freeway
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Copilot
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White Snare
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Queen Bee
I'm constantly amazed by the vast selection – there's always something new to discover. This app has made my daily walks a time for both exercise and learning. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant companion for literary adventures. ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. ListenBook has become my go-to workout companion. It keeps me motivated and entertained.
Koi Diva
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ZenaCake
ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a thoughtful and enjoyable way to share my favorite stories with friends and introduce them to new worlds of literature.
Coldy
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! I can't get enough of this app – it's like having a personal library with me. Perfect for my daily walks. The story was engaging enough to keep me motivated to exercise but not so complex that I got lost in thought. Great production quality too.
Essex
ListenBook's customizable audio filters allow me to personalize my listening experience – a fantastic feature. Audiobooks have become my bedtime companions, soothing me into a peaceful sleep. This app has made my downtime so much more productive and enjoyable. 🎧 Fueling my audiobook addiction with this fantastic app – pure listening pleasure! 📚🔥 Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time.
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