Audiobook Great Expectations by Vinson Cunningham in the ListenBook app
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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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Edit book data: title, author, cover
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Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
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Dark mode for night owls
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Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
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Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
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