Book description
Ellen Hopkins' Smoke picks up where her New York Times bestseller Burned left off, and the momentum never slows. The audiobook delivers a raw, pulse-racing narrative that feels both intimate and urgent. From the very first line you're pulled into Pattyn Von Stratten's world-a girl who has already lost everything she once held dear and is now on the run, carrying the weight of secrets and survival.
The narration is a triumph: the voice shifts fluidly between Pattyn's desperate inner monologue and the harsh, unflinching descriptions of her past abuse. The soundscape-soft whispers in the wind, distant gunshots, the clatter of a rural ranch-creates an almost tangible sense of place that makes every chapter feel immediate. Hopkins' prose is sharp yet compassionate; she never shies away from describing pain, but she also threads moments of hope with equal care.
What sets Smoke apart is its exploration of truth versus lies in a community that clings to faΓ§ade for fear of upheaval. Pattyn's decision to reinvent herself as a migrant worker on a California ranch feels like both a literal and metaphorical rebirth. The story asks whether it's possible to rebuild when everything you know has been reduced to ash, and the answer unfolds with a subtlety that will keep listeners hooked.
The pacing is brisk but never rushed; each chapter ends on a note of suspense that compels you to press play again. Hopkins' skill in building character arcs-especially Jackie's quiet isolation and the mother's desperate normalcy-adds depth to an otherwise high-stakes plot. The themes of resilience, family loyalty, and the courage required to confront one's past resonate strongly.
In sum, Smoke is a compelling continuation that balances heart-wrenching drama with a hopeful undercurrent. The audiobook experience is immersive, thanks to strong narration and atmospheric production, making it an essential listen for fans of contemporary young adult fiction who crave stories about rising from the ashes and reclaiming one's life.
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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