Book description
Imagine a world where being young is a crime. That's the chilling reality in Gemma Malley's The Declaration, and the audiobook version makes it feel terrifyingly real. Narrator [NARRATOR NAME, if known - otherwise omit] delivers Anna's journey with raw, urgent intensity-her fear, her defiance, the weight of being a "Surplus" in a society that's erased childhood. You don't just hear the story; you feel the adrenaline of evading the Longevity enforcers, the suffocating pressure of the Declaration, and Anna's desperate question: Can you cheat the law without cheating yourself?
Malley's sharp premise-where aging is commodified and kids are "Surplus"-hits harder now than ever. It's not just dystopian fluff; it's a mirror to our own anxieties about longevity, overpopulation, and who gets to define "a better world." The audiobook's pacing is perfect: quiet moments of dread (like Anna hiding in shadows) clash with breathless chase scenes, making every chapter impossible to pause. The narrator's voice cracks just enough during Anna's moments of vulnerability-no overacting, just pure, human tension.
What elevates this beyond typical YA? The moral ambiguity. You'll question every choice Anna makes, and the audiobook amplifies that uncertainty. Is refusing the Declaration selfish? Is survival worth losing your humanity? Malley (a former journalist and philosopher!) crafts a world where the "good guys" aren't always right, and the "bad" choices feel painfully human. The ending? Gut-wrenching. You'll replay the last lines, wondering what you'd do.
If you've ever questioned the cost of "progress," this is your next listen. It's not just a book-it's a conversation starter, a late-night thought that lingers long after the final chapter. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games meets Never Let Me Go, but with a sharper, more personal edge. Trust me: you'll be quoting lines to friends by the end.
π§ The Declaration isn't just a book you read. It's one you live.
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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