Book description
Julianna Baggott's Pure isn't just a dystopian novel-it's a masterclass in how to build a world that feels terrifyingly real, and the audiobook format makes it utterly immersive. You don't just read about Pressia's scarred, ash-choked reality; you hear it. The crunch of debris underfoot, the distant hum of the Dome's sterile air, the raw ache in her voice as she thinks of a world before the Detonations-that's all amplified through the narrator's skill. It's not a performance; it's a seamless channeling of the story's heart.
Pressia's perspective is visceral, haunted by loss and the constant threat of being "used as live targets." Meanwhile, Partridge's isolation inside the Dome-a place of perfect order but emotional void-creates a stunning contrast. The moment their paths cross? Pure storytelling alchemy. You feel the ground shift beneath them, the fragile trust forming, the devastating weight of their shattered worlds colliding. Baggott's prose, already razor-sharp in print, gains another layer in audio. Her poetic instincts-honed over decades as a published poet-make every line land like a quiet punch.
What elevates this beyond typical YA dystopia is the emotional honesty. This isn't just about survival; it's about the cost of hope, the scars we carry, and the terrifying, beautiful risk of connection. The narrator never overplays it. They let the quiet moments breathe-the shared silence, the unspoken fear-making the tension palpable. You're not just listening to a story; you're living inside Pressia's sleeping cabinet, feeling the rubble shift, or standing with Partridge as he steps into the unknown, the Dome's walls suddenly feeling like a cage.
Baggott's reputation as a critically acclaimed author (a New York Times Notable Book, ALA Alex Award winner) isn't just a footnote-it's a promise kept. This audiobook delivers that promise with stunning clarity. It's the kind of listen that lingers long after the final chapter, the kind that makes you press play again just to hear a single line delivered perfectly. If you've ever wondered why dystopian fiction resonates so deeply, Pure is why. It's not about the apocalypse; it's about what remains when everything else burns. And in audio, that feeling is unforgettable.
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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