Book description
Vinson Cunningham's debut novel, Great Expectations, transcends its title's literary allusion to deliver a profoundly resonant exploration of ambition, identity, and the American political landscape. This is not a retelling of Dickens but a powerful contemporary narrative centered on David, a young Black man navigating the intense, eighteen-month crucible of a presidential campaign. The novel's brilliance lies in its nuanced portrayal of David's internal conflict: he is captivated by the Senator's idealistic rhetoric yet acutely aware of the compromises inherent in achieving the nation's first Black presidency. Cunningham masterfully intertwines David's personal journey-confronting questions of history, fatherhood, art, and faith-with the high-stakes realities of political maneuvering.
The audiobook format elevates this already rich narrative. The spoken word amplifies the emotional cadence of David's reflections and the charged atmosphere of campaign strategy sessions. Listeners experience the weight of the Senator's speeches not merely as text but as living oratory, their persuasive power and inherent contradictions felt in the narrator's delivery. The audiobook's pacing mirrors David's evolving perspective, making the internal tensions palpable. Cunningham's prose, described as both "emotionally resonant" and a "rich novel of ideas," gains profound depth through vocal interpretation; the subtleties of doubt, hope, and disillusionment resonate more powerfully when heard than read.
This is the arrival of a significant new voice. Cunningham, a rising star at The New Yorker, avoids didacticism, instead embedding complex themes within an intimate, character-driven story. The novel's strength is its refusal to simplify. David's ambivalence is not a flaw but the core truth of his experience-a young Black man grappling with the promise of progress while confronting the enduring weight of systemic barriers and personal responsibility. The audiobook ensures this complexity is fully realized, allowing the reader to inhabit David's consciousness as he seeks to reconcile his own identity with the monumental expectations placed upon him. It is a major work, offering not just a compelling story but a vital, timely meditation on what it means to strive for change in America today. This debut establishes Cunningham as a writer of exceptional depth and narrative control, making the audiobook an essential experience.
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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