Book description
Lauren Oliver's Requiem delivers a powerful conclusion to the Delirium trilogy, and its audiobook format makes the revolution feel immediate. Lena, now a key resistance fighter, navigates the perilous Wilds after escaping the city, while her friend Hana lives a controlled life in Portland as the mayor's fiancée. The dual narrative structure shines in audio, with the narrator's distinct voice for each character making their contrasting worlds vividly clear. Lena's fierce determination clashes with Hana's quiet resignation, creating a compelling tension that drives the story forward.
Oliver masterfully builds the stakes as the rebellion explodes nationwide. The government's crackdown intensifies, turning the Wilds into a dangerous battleground. You feel Lena's exhaustion and resolve as she leads the fight, while Hana's internal struggle-living safely yet trapped-adds emotional depth. The audiobook's pacing perfectly matches the escalating tension, making each confrontation feel urgent. The narrator's ability to shift between Lena's urgency and Hana's restrained vulnerability makes their eventual convergence deeply satisfying.
What elevates Requiem beyond typical dystopian fare is its focus on the human cost of rebellion. It's not just about overthrowing a regime; it's about the fractures within communities and the personal sacrifices demanded. Lena's journey from a compliant citizen to a leader is compelling, but Hana's arc-choosing her own path within the system-adds crucial nuance. The audiobook lets these quieter moments resonate, making the larger action feel earned.
Oliver's prose, already strong in print, translates brilliantly to audio. Short, punchy sentences in the action sequences keep the pace relentless, while the quieter character moments gain weight through vocal delivery. The narrator avoids melodrama, grounding the emotional highs and lows in authenticity. This isn't just a thrilling finale; it's a nuanced exploration of courage, choice, and the fragile hope that binds people together against oppression.
For fans of the series, Requiem provides a deeply satisfying resolution. The audiobook format enhances the immersive quality, making the world feel lived-in and the stakes intensely personal. It's a testament to Oliver's skill that the conclusion feels both inevitable and surprising, leaving listeners emotionally charged long after the final chapter. This isn't just the end of a trilogy-it's a resonant, well-crafted story about finding your voice in a world trying to silence you.
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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