Book description
Family isn't always about where you come from-it's about who fights to keep you.
T.J. Klune has done it again. In the Lives of Puppets isn't just another fantasy adventure-it's a raw, beating heart wrapped in metal and circuitry, told through the voices that bring this broken, beautiful world to life.
This audiobook grabs you from the first moment and doesn't let go. Victor Lawson and his makeshift family-Giovanni, the father-figure android with a haunted past; the delightfully twisted Nurse, whose idea of care involves creative threats; and the endearing little vacuum Janitor who craves nothing more than love-live hidden in the trees, surviving on the fringes of a world that would see them destroyed.
Then HAP arrives.
What unfolds is a story that cuts deep. When HAP's presence exposes their sanctuary, forcing them to flee across a desolate landscape toward the City of Electric Dreams, every mile reveals new layers of pain, loyalty, and what it truly means to be family. The narration captures every emotional beat-Vic's rage and confusion, Giovanni's quiet strength masking decades of guilt, and HAP's own struggle with his programmed nature versus his growing humanity.
Klune weaves themes of found family, acceptance, and redemption through a narrative that feels both intimate and epic. The audiobook format elevates every moment-the mechanical whir of androids, the crunch of dirt underfoot during their desperate journey, and the weight of every revelation about Giovanni's dark history hunting humans.
This isn't just a story about robots and humans-it's about the strings we all carry, and whether love is worth accepting those attachments. The voice work brings depth to each character, making their conflicts feel immediate and visceral.
In the Lives of Puppets will break your heart and weld it back together, stronger than before.
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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