Book description
Susan Beth Pfeffer returns with a searing companion to her acclaimed Life as We Knew It, this time plunging listeners into the heart of Manhattan's collapse. The Dead and the Gone follows seventeen-year-old Alex Morales as he shoulders impossible responsibility after his parents vanish following a moon-asteroid impact. Pfeffer masterfully shifts perspective from the rural setting of the first book to the brutal, crowded chaos of New York City.
The audiobook delivers an immediate, visceral experience. Alex's voice, rendered with raw urgency by the narrator, captures the exhaustion, fear, and fierce determination of a teenager suddenly becoming a parent. Listeners hear every choked breath as he scavenges for food, comforts his terrified younger sisters, and faces impossible choices when aid vanishes. The narrative doesn't shy from the grim reality of starvation and violence, yet it remains anchored by Alex's unwavering love for his family.
Pfeffer explores profound themes with quiet power. The story reveals how crisis reshapes identity, testing faith and forcing rapid, painful maturity. Alex's internal struggle-balancing survival with preserving his family's humanity-is deeply moving. The book's strength lies in its refusal to offer easy answers; the choices Alex makes feel utterly real, carrying the weight of genuine consequence.
This audiobook excels in its emotional authenticity. The narrator's performance avoids melodrama, instead letting Alex's quiet desperation and small acts of courage resonate. You feel the oppressive heat of the city, the constant hunger, the crushing weight of leadership. It's a stark, necessary portrait of resilience forged in the darkest circumstances.
Pfeffer's work remains vital, offering a deeply human perspective on catastrophe. The Dead and the Gone isn't just a survival story; it's a powerful testament to the enduring bonds of family and the extraordinary courage required to protect them when the world ends. For listeners seeking a compelling, emotionally resonant audiobook that balances harrowing realism with profound hope, this is essential listening. It lingers long after the final chapter.
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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