Book description
In Bridge 108, Anne Charnock returns to the dystopian landscape of her acclaimed debut, A Calculated Life, delivering a haunting and deeply human narrative that resonates with urgent contemporary relevance. Set in a climate-ravaged Europe, where environmental collapse has triggered mass displacement, the novel follows twelve-year-old Caleb as he navigates a brutal and unforgiving world after becoming separated from his mother during their journey northward.
Charnock's prose is both precise and evocative, rendering Caleb's ordeal with unflinching clarity while maintaining a sense of cautious hope that propels the story forward. The boy's resilience and resourcefulness in the face of enslavement and exploitation form the emotional core of the novel, which is enriched by its multi-voiced narrative structure. This approach allows for a broader exploration of the societal mechanisms that enable such oppression, without ever losing sight of the personal stakes involved.
The audiobook format enhances the intimacy of Caleb's journey, drawing listeners into his inner world and amplifying the emotional weight of his experiences. The portrayal of his gradual transition from childhood to a more complex understanding of survival is handled with remarkable sensitivity, avoiding sentimentality while preserving the gravity of his circumstances.
As with her previous works, including the Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning Dreams Before the Start of Time, Charnock demonstrates a rare ability to merge speculative elements with profound social commentary. Bridge 108 is not merely a cautionary tale, but a compelling examination of resilience, trust, and the enduring search for belonging in an increasingly fractured world. It is a powerful and timely contribution to contemporary science fiction, distinguished by its moral urgency and narrative depth.
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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