Book description
Sam Sax's Yr Dead arrives as a seismic event in the audio landscape-a novel that doesn't just tell its story, it pulses through your ears. Narrated with a raw, rhythmic intensity that mirrors Ezra's unraveling, this audiobook transforms fragmented memories into a visceral, unflinching journey. You're not just hearing Ezra's final moments; you're living them in the cadence of their breath, the urgency of their voice.
The magic here is how the audio format elevates Sax's lyrical fragments. Each memory-of family dinners thick with unspoken tension, of queer love blooming in unlikely places, of faith warring with identity-lands with startling clarity. The narrator's pacing is perfect: slow for the ache of loss, sharp for the flash of protest, soaring when Ezra finds fleeting joy. You hear the weight of being Jewish, queer, and displaced in every syllable, making the diasporic tapestry feel immediate, personal.
This isn't just a coming-of-age story. It's a reckoning. Sax dissects how history-of violence, erasure, resilience-shapes our present. The audiobook's power lies in its refusal to soften the edges. When Ezra says, "I am the fire," it's not a metaphor; it's a declaration you feel in your bones. The prose is electric, weaving beauty and brutality into one breathless current. You'll hear the fluorescent glow of a bar where Ezra first felt seen, then the chilling silence of a funeral where they weren't.
Sax, an award-winning poet, channels that precision into audio gold. The fragmented structure-jumping across time, cities, and relationships-becomes a sonic rhythm. You're never lost; you're pulled deeper, each memory a note in a haunting symphony. And the ending? It lands not with a whimper, but with a truth that lingers long after the final word.
For anyone craving a story that's both deeply personal and fiercely political, Yr Dead is essential listening. It's the kind of book that reshapes how you hear your own life. Sam Sax doesn't just write; they make you feel the weight of every word, every silence, every heartbeat before the final spark. This isn't just a debut-it's a landmark. Press play. You won't just hear it. You'll carry it with you.
Loot
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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