Ground Zero

Name: Ground Zero
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (130 reviews)
Author: Alan Gratz

Unflinching Portraits of War and Trauma

Written byAlan Gratz

Narrated byBernardo de Paula, Ariana Delawari

Length7h25m

Release dateFebruary 2, 2021

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.7 (130 ratings)

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Author	Alan Gratz
Narrator	Bernardo de Paula, Ariana Delawari
Runtime	7h25m
Published	February 2, 2021
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (130 ratings)
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Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Ground Zero is a powerful and haunting novel that explores the lasting impact of trauma on individuals and communities. Alan Gratz masterfully weaves together two disparate storylines, one set in the immediate aftermath of 9/11 and the other in the midst of the Afghanistan War. Through the eyes of Brandon, a young boy caught in the chaos of the Twin Towers, and Reshmina, a young Afghan woman struggling to survive in a war-torn country, Gratz reveals the human cost of conflict and the resilience of the human spirit.

Narrator Bernardo de Paula brings a nuanced and empathetic tone to the story, while Ariana Delawari's distinctive voice adds a haunting quality to Reshmina's narrative. The audiobook's production is seamless, with the two narrators seamlessly transitioning between storylines. What makes Ground Zero truly distinctive is its unflinching portrayal of the trauma and suffering that war inflicts on individuals, particularly children and women.

Tags: Historical FictionWar DramaYoung AdultComing-of-AgeTraumaResilience

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I was blown away by the complexity and depth of Ground Zero, and the audiobook only added to the emotional impact of the story. Bernardo de Paula and Ariana Delawari deliver standout performances, bringing a sense of urgency and desperation to the narrative. One of the things that struck me was the way the story seamlessly transitions between the two timelines, creating a sense of continuity and flow that's all too rare in multi-narrative audiobooks. My only critique is that the pacing can feel a bit uneven at times, particularly in the second half of the story, where the plot begins to feel a bit more rushed. However, this is a minor quibble in an otherwise exceptional audiobook experience. Overall, Ground Zero is a must-listen for fans of historical fiction and powerful storytelling.

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