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Clay's Ark
- Patternist, Book 3
- De: Octavia E. Butler
- Narrado por: Neal Ghant
- Duración: 7 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 942
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 840
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 839
In a violent near-future, Asa Elias Doyle and her companions encounter an alien life form so heinous and destructive, they exile themselves in the desert so as not to contaminate other humans. To resist the compulsion to infect others is mental agony, but to succumb is to relinquish humanity and free will. Desperate, they kidnap a doctor and his two daughters as they cross the wasteland--and endanger the world.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Dystopian and Disturbing
- De Tacora Camille Thomas en 08-04-18
- Clay's Ark
- Patternist, Book 3
- De: Octavia E. Butler
- Narrado por: Neal Ghant
So faced paced
Revisado: 06-28-21
TW: suicide
Amazing writing, loved the relationships and the way Butler convinces you to like unlikeable characters is always so impressive!
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The Stars and the Blackness Between Them
- De: Junauda Petrus
- Narrado por: Junauda Petrus, Bahni Turpin, J. D. Jackson
- Duración: 9 h y 20 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 295
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 261
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 261
Told in two distinct and irresistible voices, Junauda Petrus' bold and lyrical debut is the story of two black girls from very different backgrounds finding love and happiness in a world that seems determined to deny them both. Junauda Petrus' debut brilliantly captures the distinctly lush and lyrical voices of Mabel and Audre as they conjure a love that is stronger than hatred, prison, and death and as vast as the blackness between the stars.
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5 out of 5 stars
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My Gawd
- De AmazonCustomer en 09-21-19
Really interesting read
Revisado: 01-28-21
This narration was beautifully done. I think the story was very unique. I’m not sold on the romance, but nevertheless enjoyed the journey this book took me on. The passing of time within this book was very believable. The queer trauma within the story was heavy, but didn’t make the story overwhelming sad. This story had hope and grief, love and joy, biological family and chosen family. Really incredible read now I’m sitting here just reflecting on the beauty of the story.
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Darius the Great Deserves Better
- De: Adib Khorram
- Narrado por: Michael Levi Harris
- Duración: 7 h y 37 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 150
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 131
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 131
Darius Kellner is having a bit of a year. Since his trip to Iran this past spring, a lot has changed. He's getting along with his dad, and his best friend Sohrab is only a Skype call away. Between his first boyfriend, Landon, his varsity soccer practices, and his internship at his favorite tea shop, Darius is feeling pretty okay. Like he finally knows what it means to be Darius Kellner. Then, of course, everything changes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful
- De Johnny en 03-29-21
- Darius the Great Deserves Better
- De: Adib Khorram
- Narrado por: Michael Levi Harris
Such a wholesome story!
Revisado: 12-20-20
This was such a perfect sequel to Darius the Great is Not Okay. The book picked up right where the last one left off and didn’t feel like just a bunch of rambly stuff to fill a book. The depiction of anxiety and depression is so spot on. I absolutely love Darius as a character because of how emotional he can get and just his honesty is inspiring. Also, I really enjoy the relationships (romantic, mentorship, platonic, familial, etc) that were explored and developed within this novel. Khorram writes incredible characters. I hope his future books also explore similar topics !
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Freshwater
- De: Akwaeke Emezi
- Narrado por: Akwaeke Emezi
- Duración: 6 h y 42 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 726
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 642
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 639
An extraordinary debut novel, Freshwater explores the surreal experience of having a fractured self. It centers around a young Nigerian woman, Ada, who develops separate selves within her as a result of being born "with one foot on the other side". Unsettling, heart-wrenching, dark, and powerful, Freshwater is a sharp evocation of a rare way of experiencing the world, one that illuminates how we all construct our identities. Ada begins her life in the south of Nigeria as a troubled baby and a source of deep concern to her family.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Just ok.
- De Alexa en 07-02-18
- Freshwater
- De: Akwaeke Emezi
- Narrado por: Akwaeke Emezi
unlike anything I’ve ever read in the best way
Revisado: 06-27-20
I loved this book. The narration by Akwaeke really brought the book to life. I’m fascinated with the multiple god identities Ada (the protagonist) holds within her. I’m still in such awe of the writing. That one poetry chapter was incredible & I would love to read a poetry book by Akwaeke. I also liked how gender identities were explored within this novel. Akwaeke also discussed heavy topics in such an awful but awesome way if that makes sense. Definitely worth listening to and buying the physical book!
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All Boys Aren't Blue
- A Memoir-Manifesto
- De: George M. Johnson
- Narrado por: George M. Johnson
- Duración: 5 h y 12 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,278
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,118
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,119
From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys. Both a primer for teens eager to be allies as well as a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color, All Boys Aren't Blue covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalization, consent, and Black joy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This book is everything!
- De Anonymous User en 06-24-20
- All Boys Aren't Blue
- A Memoir-Manifesto
- De: George M. Johnson
- Narrado por: George M. Johnson
THIS WAS SOOOO NECESSARY!!
Revisado: 05-03-20
I loved the feeling of getting lost in his storytelling. It felt as if he was telling me these stories while we were on a road trip. It was so strange, yet really comforting to understand his stories from my own experiences. There were a number of times when I sat there like, “why is this me though!!” lol and I loved that! As a black genderqueer person I definitely feel so seen and represented in this piece of work & I’m looking forward to Johnson’s next book!!
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Slay
- De: Brittney Morris
- Narrado por: Kiersey Clemons, Michael Boatman, Alexandra Grey, y otros
- Duración: 8 h y 27 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 687
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 614
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 613
By day, 17-year-old Kiera Johnson is an honors student, a math tutor, and one of the only black kids at Jefferson Academy. But at home, she joins hundreds of thousands of black gamers who duel worldwide as Nubian personas in the secret multiplayer online role-playing card game Slay. When a teen in Kansas City is murdered over a dispute in the Slay world, news of the game reaches mainstream media, and Slay is labeled a racist, exclusionist, violent hub for thugs and criminals. Even worse, an anonymous troll infiltrates the game.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Decent read, great universe.
- De Adam S. Walter en 09-09-20
- Slay
- De: Brittney Morris
- Narrado por: Kiersey Clemons, Michael Boatman, Alexandra Grey, Dominic Hoffman, Sisi Aisha Johnson
Good Book-Black Excellence
Revisado: 10-19-19
This book was really great! The story started off kinda slow, but there were many descriptive & insightful parts. I plan to re-listen to it.
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