Audiobook The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Alice Sebold's The Lovely Bones opens with one of literature's most unforgettable lines: "My name was Salmon, like the fish; first name, Susie. I was fourteen when I was murdered on December 6, 1973." Hearing Susie's calm, almost conversational voice narrating her own murder from the afterlife isn't just clever-it's the emotional core of this extraordinary audiobook. The narrator's gentle, observant tone, delivered with quiet precision in the audiobook, transforms grief into something tender and strangely beautiful. You don't just hear Susie's story; you feel her watching her family, her killer, and the ordinary moments slipping away on Earth, all while navigating a heaven that's less celestial and more like a slightly off-kilter version of her old life.
What makes this audiobook so powerful is how seamlessly the narration merges with the novel's unique perspective. Susie isn't just recounting events; she's living them from a vantage point that's both intimate and detached. You hear her frustration when her mother won't let go of the past, her quiet amusement at her sister's teenage angst, and the chilling, mundane reality of her killer trying to erase his crime. The audiobook's pacing is perfect-slow enough to savor the haunting details, urgent enough to keep you gripped. There's no melodrama, just Susie's clear-eyed, often wry observations that make the unbearable feel bearable.
Sebold's genius lies in how she builds hope from the darkest place. The story isn't about the tragedy; it's about how life persists, messy and stubbornly alive, even when you're watching it from the other side. The audiobook amplifies this. You hear the weight of grief in Susie's mother's voice when she's alone, the frantic energy of her brother's teenage rebellion, and the quiet, steady presence of her father. The narrator's voice-steady, thoughtful, never sentimental-becomes the perfect vessel for Susie's enduring spirit. It's a reminder that healing isn't about forgetting; it's about finding joy in the small, ordinary moments that keep us connected.
This isn't a book you just listen to-it's one you feel. The audiobook makes Susie's heaven feel real, a place where the mundane (like watching a neighbor's cat) becomes profound. You'll find yourself pausing the playback, not because it's slow, but because the emotional truth hits too hard. It's a testament to the power of storytelling: turning unspeakable loss into something that feels, ultimately, like a gift. The Lovely Bones isn't just a story about death. It's a celebration of life, beautifully, quietly told. And in audio form, it's impossible to resist.
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Share your audiobook with friends
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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
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