Book description
You know that feeling when a book grabs you by the heart and won't let go? Sarah Crossan's Hey, Zoey-especially as an audiobook-does exactly that. Imagine discovering your husband's hidden animatronic companion in the garage, then finding yourself talking to it. Sounds bizarre, right? But Crossan makes it utterly, heartbreakingly real. The audiobook version is pure magic: the narrator's voice, warm and slightly weary, draws you into Dolores's world with every whispered word. You feel her confusion, her quiet rebellion, the way her life cracks open.
Critics called it "provocative, tender, and darkly funny"-and you'll see why. It's not just about the doll; it's about the ache of a marriage that's lost its spark, the loneliness we hide behind middle-class routines, and how love (in all its messy, unexpected forms) can flicker back to life. The Guardian nailed it: "A love triangle, but with a twist." And yes, it's funny-wry, sharp, the kind of laugh that catches in your throat. As Claire Kilroy put it, it's "highly original, deeply moving, simultaneously delicate yet hard-hitting."
Listening to this, you'll hear Dolores's voice-her doubts, her courage-echoing in your own quiet moments. The audiobook makes the small things monumental: a shared coffee, a moment of connection, the terrifying, beautiful act of being seen. It's "as rip-roaring as it is thought-provoking," as the i magazine said, and you'll find yourself pausing the audio just to sit with what you've heard. The Irish Times called Crossan "a singular writer with her own style and conviction," and you'll feel that conviction in every pause, every sigh the narrator gives Dolores.
This isn't just a story about a robot. It's about what happens when we stop pretending we're fine. When we let ourselves be messy, vulnerable, and maybe even a little strange. It's "funny and dark. Tender and tough. Uncanny and relatable," as Erin Kelly described-and the audiobook makes it all feel like a secret shared between friends. You'll laugh at Dolores's sharp observations, cringe at the awkwardness, and then feel that deep, quiet swell of recognition: This is how it is. This is how it feels to be human.
So grab the headphones, settle in, and let Crossan guide you through a story that's as strange as it is familiar. It's brilliant, provocative, and darkly funny-exactly the kind of book that sticks with you long after the last word fades. As the Irish Independent said, "The beauty of its prose keeps you gripped." And trust me, you'll be gripped. Don't miss this.
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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