Noughts and Crosses (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Malorie Blackman Play Audiobook Sample

Noughts and Crosses Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Syan Blake, Paul Chequer Publisher: Random House Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: February 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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Sephy is a Cross - a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a nought - a 'colourless' member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses. The two have been friends since early childhood. But that's as far as it can go. Until the first steps are taken towards more social equality and a limited number of Noughts are allowed into Cross schools... Against a background of prejudice and distrust, intensely highlighted by violent terrorist activity by Noughts, a romance builds between Sephy and Callum - a romance that is to lead both of them into terrible danger...

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"The moment i finished this book i burst out crying , heart wrenching tears for what could have been, but would never be. For the pain; injustice; brutality. This book though not being completely smooth and easy going, is the truth and teaches the reader about how it would feel. How would you feel? What would you do? How can you judge? You can't. My criticism is that i wish the book would have been more in depth about periods in the book which were skipped over: her school period; his L.M stint and months away- and it felt somehow rushed. Despite this the ending was although sad, absolutely brilliant: though i secretly wish for another."

— Kira (5 out of 5 stars)

Noughts and Crosses (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Ahh... what can I say? I actually got too emotionally attached to this book, it really did effect me and the story related to me massively! Anyway, fantastic book and very very well written "

    — Leyan, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Starts badly - predictable and amused by its own not-so-clever inversion of race politics. Some of the language jars (the use of "ruddy" as an intensifier seems very unlikely). Then, eventually, plot takes over and the protagonists grow up a little and stop saying things like "Is this what it is like to grow up?" and then some genuinely interesting situations are contrived. The book becomes a real page-turner towards the end but I do wonder how many literate youngsters will be genuinely taught anything by this book. Given this, i still intend to look out the sequel and I have to say, the ending does justify much of the "puff" in getting where it was going. Frustratingly, i think this is due to the likelihood of sequelling rather than a genuinely bold conclusion on the part of the writer but nonetheless, I personally enjoyed the conclusion very mush. "

    — Russio, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Another great book ruined by it's conclusion. "

    — Lydia, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is brilliant sculptured perfectly and keeps you hooked until the end i'm 13 but believe that it can be read by adults and still be enjoyable. i have also just finished the second book knife edge in two days and cant wait to read the next one Malorie Blackman is and awesome writer and i look forward to reading her other titles. "

    — Savannah, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the most amazing books i've ever read. It's heartbreaking, i've reread it so many times and it never fails to make me cry. Sephy and Callum have the most amazing relationship. Read this book, you won't regret it. Promise. "

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

    " this books is the best its the modern romeo+juliet "

    — Sallya, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book, along with the rest of the series, were extrememly brilliant. It is very hard to choose correct words to describe this book, but if you read it, you would understand that it speaks for itself. "

    — Mellow, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wonderful. It won a children's literature award, but I recommend it to all adults as well. "

    — Andreea, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book helps you see things from a different prespective, i loved it although the ending is sad it's a beautiful love story "

    — Geneva, 12/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This was just awful. It doesn't even deserve one star. It was sickening wishy-washy emo rubbish, ponderously slow. I gave up about two thirds of the way in. Really disappointing - I'd expected great things. "

    — Sarah, 5/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A fantastic concept for a story, frightening. A sort of modern day Romeo and Juliet between races. Fabulous and looking forward to the sequels. "

    — Dawn, 2/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a simplistic and even dated novel exploring racism. Perhaps it's inventive in the UK, but it feels like it just mimics US racism with the addition of switching the races: Noughts=caucasian underclass who are former slaves and Crosses= ruling class. "

    — alexandra, 11/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wonderful book, cried at the end. Recommend it to anyone. Extremely heartbreaking "

    — Maddie, 9/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. I think it could have been better, a little more deatail when it came to descriptions, especailly with Callum and Sephy becasue I never really got a clear vision of what Callumand Sephy looked like. Yeah, it depicted physical appearance but not details. "

    — Torii, 3/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really great story, but there's not a ton of creativity going on in my opinion, so it's not the most memorable for me. "

    — Stacey, 3/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " When I started this book, I was immediately disheartened by the very short chapters and the back and forth POV. Also, it sort-of had a didactic feel to it, but shortly I was hooked and must say that this is one of the best books I've ever read. "

    — Karla, 12/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was one of the most amazing books I have ever read. I have never got so emotional over any character, which lead me to tears in the end. Excellent read. "

    — Ashleigh, 11/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book changed my life. It is incredible and so deep. You have to read it. "

    — Chloe, 10/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved it x10 but the ending was soooo sad :( "

    — Madison, 8/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " li thought this is one of the best books i have read so far. it was so touching i couldn't stop reading. it was written so well it made me cry so sad but so brilliant. how they fight for what they believe in. Best book. "

    — Mietta, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wow! I love this book!!!Se publicó en español con el título: "Blanco y Negro".Y decir que me encantó, es quedarme corta.Un libro muy MUY muy bueno :3Espero que se animen a publicar el resto de la saga. "

    — Lois, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a great idea for a novel and a gripping read. However, I felt as though the story and characters could have been developed a bit more. They seemed two dimensional at times. "

    — Meherin, 4/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " i cried the most i have ever cried because of a book before. "

    — star, 4/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I LOVED THIS BOOK! it truely shows you the raceism that we live in today "

    — Danielle, 4/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A great premise, but ultimately disappointing. "

    — Brenda, 4/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " True love has no colour nor race or status <3 "

    — Ziggy, 4/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Definitely on my favorite list. Wild journey! <3 "

    — Mariam, 3/28/2011