Book description
π§ You need to hear Unwind as an audiobook. Shusterman's dystopian nightmare-where kids between 13-18 get "unwound" (organs harvested, life "saved" without ending)-hits harder when you feel the panic in the narrator's voice. The tension isn't just on the page; it's in the pace. That frantic whisper when Connor's parents are coming? The shaky breath as Risa hides? It's immersive. You're not reading a story-you're running beside them.
Shusterman's genius? He makes you care about three teens who feel like they've got nothing left to lose. Connor's rage, Risa's quiet defiance, Lev's terrifying acceptance-each voice is distinct in the audiobook, making their choices feel real. The narration nails the urgency without melodrama. You'll hear the thud of a door slamming, the hush of a safe house, the static of a stolen radio. It's not just a story; it's a heartbeat racing in your ear.
And the themes? They're still chillingly relevant. What does "life" really mean? When does control become cruelty? Shusterman doesn't preach-he lets you sit with the weight of it. The audiobook's pacing makes the moral questions land harder, like a punch you didn't see coming.
School Library Journal called it a "ripping adventure," but this isn't just about the plot. It's about how it's told. The audiobook turns "what if?" into "oh god, now." You'll forget you're listening-you'll be in that car, that forest, that desperate, ticking clock.
Don't just read it. Hear it. Your heart will race. Your mind will race. And you'll never forget the sound of kids fighting to stay alive. β‘
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Raggedy Ann
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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