Book description
Sarah Dessen's The Truth About Forever achieves quiet resonance through its masterful portrayal of grief and the gradual, often imperceptible, emergence of hope. Macy's world, defined by the void left by her father's death and the suffocating routines of library work and SAT preparation, feels achingly familiar. Dessen avoids melodrama, instead grounding the narrative in the mundane details of loss-shared silences with her mother, the weight of unspoken sorrow-that make Macy's journey profoundly relatable. The audiobook format elevates this intimate exploration, transforming the written word into a deeply felt experience. The narrator's measured, empathetic delivery captures Macy's internal shifts with remarkable subtlety: the hesitant curiosity when meeting Wes, the quiet tremor in her voice during moments of unexpected connection, the slow unfurling of her guarded heart. Wes's presence, with his "taste for Truth-telling" and artistic sensitivity, isn't a rescue but a catalyst, gently challenging Macy's self-imposed boundaries. The audiobook's pacing mirrors Macy's own tentative steps-allowing space for reflection, for the quiet moments where the ocean's rhythm or the chaos of the catering crew at Wish becomes a metaphor for healing. Dessen's prose, already luminous, gains an extra layer of depth through vocal nuance; a slight pause before a revelation, the warmth in a character's name, the way the narrator lingers on the significance of a shared glance-all become emotionally charged. The story's power lies not in grand gestures but in the cumulative weight of small, authentic moments: the first time Macy laughs without guilt, the realization that memories of her father can coexist with new possibilities. This audiobook is not merely a story told; it is a companion for those navigating their own quiet transitions, offering solace in its unflinching yet tender acknowledgment that healing often begins when we dare to look beyond the immediate pain. It is a testament to Dessen's enduring skill that a narrative centered on loss resonates so deeply with the promise of renewal, delivered with such grace through the spoken word.
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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