Once Was Lost by Sara Zarr

Once Was Lost

Find Your Own Grace in This Raw, Relatable Teen Story

Written bySara Zarr
Narrated bySara Zarr
Length6h44m
Release dateOctober 13, 2009
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.5 (36 ratings)

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AuthorSara Zarr
NarratorSara Zarr
Runtime6h44m
PublishedOctober 13, 2009
Rating★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (36 ratings)
CategoriesChildren's Audiobooks, Literature & Fiction, Teen & Young Adult, Difficult Situations, Depression & Mental Health, Emotions & Feelings
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

‘Once Was Lost’ is a poignant exploration of faith and family set against the backdrop of adolescent turmoil. Sara Zarr, both author and narrator, delivers an authentic voice that resonates deeply with listeners. Her narration not only matches the tone but also brings subtle nuance to each character’s perspective, making this audiobook a distinctive listening experience. The narrative is expertly paced, allowing moments of introspection and conflict to unfold naturally, while maintaining a compelling forward momentum.

Tags: teen audiobookfamily strugglesfaith narrativeauthentic storytellingyoung adult literature

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  • Expert narration by Sara Zarr brings every character and scene to life across 6h44m of immersive audio.
  • Highly rated at 4.5 stars by 36 listeners.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Sara Zarr's narration in ‘Once Was Lost’ is nothing short of mesmerizing—she captures the essence of her own characters so vividly that you feel like they’re speaking directly to you. The audiobook’s raw honesty about faith and family struggles truly hits home, particularly when Sam grapples with doubt after her mother’s DUI incident. However, I found some sections overly contrived, which occasionally pulled me out of the story. Despite this, the overall emotional journey is gripping, and Zarr's talent as both author and narrator makes it worth every minute.

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