Book description
October 26, 2023
Dear Reader,
I just finished Running Out of Time on audiobook, and I'm still breathless. Not the usual kind of breathless-more like the kind you get when you've sprinted through a dark woods alone, heart hammering against your ribs. That's exactly how it feels to listen to Jessie's journey.
Margaret Peterson Haddix's writing has always pulled me in, but hearing it narrated? Pure magic. The narrator, Emily Coon, doesn't just read words-she lives them. You hear the tremor in Jessie's voice when she leaves Clifton's safety behind, the way her boots crunch on frozen dirt as she walks toward the unknown. The sound design is subtle but perfect: the distant howl of wind, the crackle of a campfire, the unsettling quiet of a village holding its breath. It's immersive in a way print sometimes can't be.
Jessie's world-Clifton, Indiana, 1840s-isn't just a setting; it's a character. You feel the suffocating fear as diphtheria claims children, the weight of her mother's plea ("Go, Jessie. For the others."). And then the real terror begins: the world beyond Clifton isn't just unfamiliar-it's actively hostile. Haddix doesn't shy from the rawness of frontier life, the constant threat of danger, the loneliness of being a girl alone on a road meant for men. You don't just hear Jessie's fear; you feel it in your own chest.
What I loved most? The way the audiobook makes you lean in. You catch every whispered detail-the way Jessie's hands shake as she clutches her mother's shawl, the sound of a wagon wheel breaking on a hidden rock, the desperate hope in a stranger's voice when she finally asks for help. Emily Coon's pacing is flawless; she lets the tension build like a slow storm, then releases it in a rush of relief or another sharp turn of danger. You won't want to pause, even when you need to breathe.
This isn't just a story about survival. It's about courage you didn't know you had until you're running out of time. And listening to it? It's like being handed a lantern in the dark, guiding you step by step through the fear. Haddix's gift is making history feel urgent, personal. You're not just reading about 1840s Indiana; you're walking its muddy roads with Jessie, feeling the cold seep into your bones.
If you've ever felt like you're racing against the clock-whether for a friend, a family, or your own peace of mind-this audiobook will hit you right in the heart. It's not just a great listen; it's a reminder of how fiercely we fight for the people we love. I played it twice. You should too.
-A fellow traveler,
Clara
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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