Book description
More Than This by Patrick Ness: A Splashy Affair
Let's talk about drowning. Specifically, let's talk about a boy who drowns, dies, and then inconveniently refuses to stay dead-much like that one guest who keeps showing up at parties uninvited.
Our protagonist (let's call him "Dead Boy" for marketing purposes) finds himself naked, bruised, and thirstier than a teenager at a math lecture in what can only be described as the universe's most depressing abandoned playground. No wifi, no snacks, just existential dread with a side of mystery.
Patrick Ness, who apparently moonlights as a literary critic when he's not busy making teenagers cry, has crafted something delightfully bonkers here. It's like "The Matrix" had a baby with a philosophy textbook, and that baby was raised by wolves who occasionally read poetry.
The real question isn't whether Dead Boy is actually dead (spoiler alert: it's complicated), but whether there's more to existence than... well, existing. Deep stuff, especially for anyone who's ever wondered if there's something better than Netflix after they finally finish their homework.
Ness doesn't just write a story; he writes himself a philosophical corner to paint himself into, then somehow finds a ladder. It's the kind of book that makes you question reality while simultaneously making you very grateful you're not the one currently questioning reality in such an aesthetically confusing landscape.
Perfect for listeners who enjoy their metaphysical crises with a side of British wit and just enough plot twists to make your audiobook narrator sound like they're having an identity crisis too.
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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