Another Life

By: Karla Marie Sweet

Narrated by: Erin Doherty, Kingsley Ben-Adir

Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

For fans of Octavia E Butler, Margaret Atwood and Naomi Alderman, a thrilling, heart-wrenching debut novel from Karla Marie Sweet, exploring disparity of privilege, the quest for identity and the human need for connection.

When the External Womb Programme is launched, the news is controversial. Hundreds take to the streets in protest, feeling strongly that growing a baby outside of the human body is "unnatural". But thousands more people rejoice: at last, an alternative for those who wish to have children but worry about the physical toll it may take. A chance that throwing a baby-shaped grenade into one's career path might not derail it entirely.

For Lucy, whose acting career is finally taking off, the news is well worth celebrating. Could having a baby this way mean she can have it all? As she and her husband James embark on their journey, however, it becomes clear she's not being entirely honest with him and, as an old flame returns, everything is thrown into jeopardy.

Decades later, the use of external wombs is commonplace. But a corrupt government stepping into power leads to this groundbreaking piece of technology falling into the wrong hands, forcing everyone to reckon with a challenging new world and their place within it.

Performed by Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Kingsley Ben-Adir (Bob Marley: One Love), Another Life marks the arrival of a brilliant new literary talent that will thrill, entertain and challenge you from beginning to end.

©2024 Karla Marie Sweet (P)2024 Audible Ltd.

Good enough to complete

I read a lot and sometimes I struggle to find books that are good enough. nowadays. This one was interesting to the point where you didn't want to not finish it. sorry for that. double-negative. It's good enough. give this one a try

Powerful, captivating and thought provoking

This story is is so gripping because it explores privilege and abuse of power. So very haunting in these times.

Captivating

This book captivated me from the first chapter. I related to each character and plot twist. The narration was perfect, I cried, I laughed, I paused the story to reflect. The goosebumps on my arms as I finished the last minutes made me wish there was more - but also, my heart knew - there was nothing else to say.

deeply thoughtful

I really appreciate how the author tackles some really difficult topics and presents them through the life experiences of her characters. deeply moving story.

compassionate

the narration was spectacular! such a beautiful story- so very close to what could/ is happening now

Magically appeared

I’m not sure how this book popped up on my account but I hit play anyway. I was immediately captivated by Lucy and having no idea what it was about, I thought this was auto biographical because I normally listening to philosophy or life management books. This was a captivating journey into a totally believable reality. I won’t draw any parallels because I don’t want to spoil anything but there was just enough twists, turns, tragedy’s, and beauty to make it believable. Both voice actors were phenomenal.

Drawn out

Hard to follow. Stuck thru it though I fell asleep several times and yet wasn't compelled to do rewind to catch any of what I had missed. Sometimes I surprise myself and really end of up enjoying a slow drawn out story line , just not this time. It had a depressing story ...even with the attempt to bring a positive beat to it towards the end, I was left numbstruck.