Book description
Okay, so let me tell you about this wild audiobook I just finished - Afterparty by Daryl Gregory. This isn't your typical sci-fi story, and honestly, the audio format really brings out all the crazy layers in this one.
The whole thing starts in this near-future Toronto where kids are literally printing their own drugs at home. Yeah, that's right - chemjets and internet recipes for mind-altering substances. Pretty wild setup, right? But then we get this heartbreaking story about a teenage girl who finds religion through this new drug called Numinous, only to end up in juvenile detention when she can't get her fix anymore. It's dark, but Gregory handles it with such care.
Here's where it gets really interesting - Lyda Rose, another girl in the facility, used to be one of the scientists who created this whole mess. She's got this imaginary doctor hanging around (thanks to some serious pharmaceutical baggage), and she's determined to track down the other survivors who helped make Numinous. What unfolds is this insane road trip across Canada and the US that's equal parts chase thriller and philosophical head trip.
The audiobook really shines because of how Gregory weaves together these different voices and perspectives. You've got Lyda's internal conversations with her imaginary doctor, the various characters they meet along the way, and this underlying question about what happens when we start playing god with brain chemistry. It's not just about the action - though there's plenty of that - it's about responsibility, addiction, and whether we can ever really fix the damage we've done.
Gregory's got this amazing track record with awards and all that jazz, but what really comes through in the audio version is his ability to make you care about messed up characters in impossible situations. The narration pulls you right into Lyda's head, and you can't help but root for her even when she's making terrible decisions.
If you're into smart sci-fi that doesn't pull punches, or if you've ever wondered what happens when pharmaceuticals and spirituality collide, this one's definitely worth your time. Just don't expect easy answers - Gregory's too good a writer for that.
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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