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Read By: Carlos Santos, Lauren Ambrose Publisher: Listening Library Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Across the Universe Trilogy Release Date: January 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781101484425

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

71

Longest Chapter Length:

13:06 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

02:37 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

08:36 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

8

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Publisher Description

Book 1 in the New York Times bestselling trilogy, perfect for fans of Battlestar Gallactica and Prometheus! WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SURVIVE ABOARD A SPACESHIP FUELED BY LIES? Amy is a cryogenically frozen passenger aboard the spaceship Godspeed. She has left her boyfriend, friends--and planet--behind to join her parents as a member of Project Ark Ship. Amy and her parents believe they will wake on a new planet, Centauri-Earth, three hundred years in the future. But fifty years before Godspeed's scheduled landing, cryo chamber 42 is mysteriously unplugged, and Amy is violently woken from her frozen slumber. Someone tried to murder her. Now, Amy is caught inside an enclosed world where nothing makes sense. Godspeed's 2,312 passengers have forfeited all control to Eldest, a tyrannical and frightening leader. And Elder, Eldest's rebellious teenage heir, is both fascinated with Amy and eager to discover whether he has what it takes to lead. Amy desperately wants to trust Elder. But should she put her faith in a boy who has never seen life outside the ship's cold metal walls? All Amy knows is that she and Elder must race to unlock Godspeed's hidden secrets before whoever woke her tries to kill again. "Entirely original, deeply compelling, and totally unputdownable--I've found a new favorite!" --Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth "A murder mystery, a budding romance, and a dystopian world gracefully integrated into a sci-fi novel that blows away all expectation." --Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked Lovely

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"The is no other book set in the future that can top this one. I would say this is definitely the BEST book I've EVER read!!! It really scared me that one day that will be our life, that we ourselves will be doomed. I know for certain that NO one can force me to be cryogenically frozen. "

— Madie (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • “A horrifying and deliciously claustrophobic masterpiece that’s part sci-fi, part dystopian, and entirely brilliant.”

    — Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy and Supernaturally
  • “A murder mystery, a budding romance, and a dystopian world gracefully integrated into a sci-fi novel that blows away all expectation.”

    — Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked Lovely
  • “Entirely original, deeply compelling, and totally unputdownable—I’ve found a new favorite!”

    — Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth
  • “Amy’s individuality, her rebellion, and her fierce desire for freedom inspire Elder to act on his own doubts and defy Eldest—his mentor and keeper—with shocking results. Eldest’s methods of twisting history and altering the lives of this captive community are a frightening echo of tyrants in our own history, and Across the Universe challenges readers to consider the impact of unchecked power, blind trust, and the ability of one dissenting voice to make a difference.”

    — Amazon.com, editorial review
  • “A compulsively readable crowd-pleaser.”

    — Booklist
  • “The mystery will propel readers along, and the budding romance between Amy and Elder set against the backdrop of a dystopian society will appeal even to readers who don’t enjoy science fiction. Revis’ thrilling debut novel hints at more great books to come.”

    — School Library Journal

Across the Universe Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.55172413793103 out of 53.55172413793103 out of 53.55172413793103 out of 53.55172413793103 out of 53.55172413793103 out of 5 (3.55)
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1 Stars: 3
Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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Story: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Linda, 3/29/2022
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I LOVE this book and the fact that is was 2 voices female/male in helped a lot ... it really made me enjoi it ... the ending was a bit short but it was an interesting book ! "

    — Luci, 8/15/2017
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I couldn't wait to throw this book away from me and never touch it again.. The idea of the novel started out great, I mean a girl frozen on a spaceship suddenly awakened by an attempted murder?! Sounds fantastic but I was beyond disappointed. The whole story was so obvious, it was easy to guess how things would turn out. The characters were boring, annoying and ridiculous I mean eldest and elder?.. Probably the only character I enjoyed was Stella.. I don't know if its because I'm 23 reading young adult books that this book drove me nuts or because the characters, unraveling of the story and the goddamn language used was just frustrating. If I have to read the word "frexing" or "chutz" one more time in another book ever ill burn it. I mean how many times can you over use these words? Argh. Hated hated hated, which is sooo disappointing because I was expecting high things. Sorry Beth Revis, this one just didn't do it for me.. "

    — Monique, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is so refreshingly original and well thought out. I loved the duel main characters of Amy and Eldest and thought both were very well done. "

    — Wyatt, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " After I read this book I ran out and bought the next, a really delightful read. "

    — Deysha, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I wasn't really expecting much from this book, I checked it out with a bunch of other books I was really excited to read, and just grabbed it on my way out. However, this book really surprised me. It was well-written, well-thought-out, and very interesting. I would definitely recommend this book. I only gave it 3 stars because I am stingy with my star-giving. It was very good. "

    — Lydia, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved the storyline. It was unpredictable, twisted, and very well thought out. It is a wonderful blend of sci-fi, murder mystery, and a hint of romance. Nicely written Especially that opening scene! "

    — Laury, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really good book with a good mystery even though it is mostly predictable. "

    — Dani-Lee, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A really good book, read it ! "

    — Gudon, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " unexpected turn of events, first i was like WHUT? then like WHAAAAAT? THEN I WAS JUST LIKE HOLY MOTHER OF! NO FREXING WAY!!!! "

    — Eeza, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I absolutely adored this book. Couldn't put it down and now hanging out to read the second in the trilogy. An original and entirely believable futuristic plot, well written with great characters. Loved it to bits. "

    — Michelle, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was amazing! I just can't put it into words how great it was! Defiantly a book everyone should eventually read. :) Like I finished it in 2 days! It was just so hard to put it down! "

    — Hope, 11/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very interesting story. I liked the tension and the mulitlayered characters. I was turned off by the violence of the opening scene where it described how Amy's mother was frozen. "

    — Lauren, 7/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A great first novel! Really excited to read the rest of the series! "

    — Regan, 9/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " a different kind of sci-fi "

    — Adoringfaith, 8/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was very different from anything I have ever read before. It does start out a little slow, but this book is definitely worth it. "

    — Deserai, 7/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It takes awhile to get into it, but once you do it amazing. "

    — Rachel, 6/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I really wanted to love this book but I didn't - It was good but it was mainly predictable and didn't show any spark till the very end - I must give it some credit it was enjoyable just not amazing. :| "

    — Jaz, 5/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Cute but predictable. I was hoping for more. "

    — Allison, 4/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I thought this was going to be a romance but it was a dystopian novel. Aside from the characters being generally unlikable, it had a decent plotline for a YA book. "

    — Christy, 2/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I LIKE IT. I WONDER IF IT IS A SERIES???? HMM? "

    — Stephanie, 9/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really liked this book and I'll probably make a much longer review on this and all my other books I've read when I have time. "

    — Ariana, 9/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Great idea. Characters are interesting. Beginning of a trilogy. "

    — Carol, 6/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This was one of my least favorite nooks ever!!! "

    — Celia, 6/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I didn't care for this one at all. "

    — Janssen, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Better than expected (because I was thinking of a famous movie with the same title). Good story. Well-thought out characters and plot. Interesting ideas. Makes you wonder. I hope there's a second book! "

    — Trix, 6/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I am not really into Sci-fi, but I will not lie, I enjoyed the book. It is totally for young adults, but if you are in the mood for a quick read, it is a fun one. "

    — Lindsay, 6/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " The book had an interesting premise, but I got put off by the Season (not its existence, but the descriptiveness thereof). Sometimes I wondered if Elder loved Amy for Amy, or if it was because she was different. "

    — cassie, 6/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was a disputing and spectacular read,It has some really interesting things in it. Good book:) "

    — Zohaib, 6/23/2011

About Beth Revis

Beth Revis is the New York Times bestselling author of the Across the Universe trilogy, which has been translated into more than 20 languages. Visit her at bethrevis.com.

About Lauren Ambrose

Michael Crouch is an actor based in New York City. His audiobook narration has won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, numerous Earphones Awards from AudioFile magazine, and Best of the Year accolades from Booklist, School Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly. He can also be heard on national commercials, cartoons, video games, and the animé series Pokémon XY and Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V.