Ocean State

Name: Ocean State
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.7 (28 reviews)
Author: Stewart O'Nan

Murder Mystery Meets Coming-of-Age in Ocean State

Written byStewart O'Nan

Narrated bySara Young

Length5h45m

Release dateMarch 15, 2022

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Coming of Age

LanguageEnglish

★★★☆★ 3.7 (28 ratings)

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Author	Stewart O'Nan
Narrator	Sara Young
Runtime	5h45m
Published	March 15, 2022
Rating	★★★☆★ 3.7 / 5 (28 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Coming of Age, Family Life, Small Town & Rural, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thriller & Suspense, Suspense
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Dive into the gripping narrative of 'Ocean State,' where a tragic murder sets off a compelling journey through the lives of teenagers and their community. Sara Young's nuanced narration brings Stewart O'Nan’s vivid characters to life, enhancing the emotional weight of this poignant tale. The audiobook expertly balances suspenseful plot twists with introspective coming-of-age themes, making it an ideal listen for fans of literary fiction.

Tags: murder mysteryteenage dramacoming of ageliterary fictionemotional storytelling

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Expert narration by Sara Young brings every character and scene to life across 5h45m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★☆★

AudioBook Atlas

Sara Young delivers a stellar performance in 'Ocean State,' perfectly capturing the raw emotions and complex motivations of O'Nan's characters. Her voice is both soothing and intense, providing just the right tone to keep you invested throughout the tense narrative. The story unfolds with impressive momentum, as we follow a high school student’s murder and its devastating aftermath. However, some slower pacing in the middle might leave listeners wanting a bit more action. Despite this minor critique, 'Ocean State' is a highly recommended audiobook for those who enjoy nuanced coming-of-age stories with a twist of mystery.

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