Book description
"Someone Like You" - A Warm, Voice-Driven Journey Through Identity and Healing
If you've ever wondered what it feels like to step into someone else's story and come out whole, Karen Kingsbury's Someone Like You offers that experience in the most comforting way possible. Narrated by a soothing, slightly husky voice, the audiobook draws listeners into Andi Allen's world with an immediacy that paper can't match.
From the first page (or first frame of audio), you're thrust into a life-shattering revelation: Andi has been adopted as an embryo and her parents never told her the truth. The shock is palpable, but Kingsbury handles it with care-no melodrama, just honest, raw emotion. The narrator's tone captures Andi's confusion, anger, and eventual curiosity, making each emotional beat feel personal.
The plot unfolds with a steady rhythm. When a stranger confronts Andi about her past-and then reveals she has an unknown sister-the story pivots into a quest for belonging. Kingsbury weaves in Dawson Gage, the man whose life was upended by the loss of his love London Quinn. Their meeting is almost cinematic; the audiobook's pacing mirrors that cinematic feel without losing its literary depth.
What truly sets this audiobook apart is the way it balances the "big questions" (identity, destiny) with the small, everyday moments of connection-like Andi being welcomed into the Quinn family and discovering shared memories of London. The narrator brings warmth to these scenes, making listeners almost feel the embrace of a new family.
The voice actor's performance is consistent, gentle, and never overbearing, allowing Kingsbury's lyrical prose to shine. The sound design is minimal but effective-soft background ambience that hints at Birmingham's streets without distracting from the narrative.
In the end, Someone Like You isn't just a story about finding one's biological roots; it's a testament to the power of love, forgiveness, and self-discovery. Kingsbury reminds us that sometimes the family we're meant to have is less about bloodlines and more about hearts that accept us.
For anyone looking for an audiobook that feels like a cozy conversation with a close friend-one that will linger in your mind long after the final line-this is a perfect pick. It's heart-warming, thoughtful, and, above all, profoundly human.
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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