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By: Sonya Hartnett
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Read By: Humphrey Bower Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: May 2006 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:
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From the best-selling author of What the Birds See comes a brilliantly told suspense novel. As life slips away, Gabriel looks back over his brief 20 years that have been clouded by frustration and humiliation. A small town and distant parents ensure that he is never allowed to forget the horrific mistake he made as a child. He has only two friends, his dog Surrender, and the unruly wild boy Finnigan, with whom he made a boyhood pact. When a series of arson attacks grips the town, Gabriel finally realizes how unpredictable and dangerous Finnigan is. Events begin to spiral out of control, and it becomes clear that only the most extreme of measures will rid Gabriel of Finnigan for good.

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"This story is unlike anything I'd ever read. It skips between the views of two boys, supposedly an angel and the devil. Their two lives were tied together when they made a childhood promise that they would do each other's dirty work, just like best friends.But when things start to fall apart in both Gabriel and Finnigan's lives, all they can do is accuse each other."

— Ruby (5 out of 5 stars)

Surrender (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " There are some beautiful passages in this book. The process of dying is described with such precision. The story was compelling, but the writing is the real beauty of this book. "

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

    " This was a super-weird, dark book, but I loved it. I loved the imaginative writing, how she says things in a way you don't expect, a way that seems kind of far-fetched at first, but I love it. I love Finnigan, who's just a little eerily crazy, but then so is Gabriel. Brilliant stuff. "

    — Kenzie, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Brutal. Freaked me right out. "

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

    " This was a good story. "

    — E, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " think i may read this one again "

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

    " Hands down some of the most beautiful, lyrical writing I have ever read in any genre, EVER. "

    — Heather, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really intriguing twist at the end... "

    — Peggy, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I regret turning this book back in to the library early... "

    — Denise, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Really confusing and stupid ending. A real let down. "

    — Sharkattack, 10/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is beautifully written. It left me absolutely speechless. "

    — Ally, 10/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " There really aren't words to describe this book. It was...emotionally exhausting. In a good way. I think. After reading it, I just felt kind of empty. "

    — Kayla, 9/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Confusing and brilliant? I'm not sure how else to describe it. Love Sonya Hartnett's beautiful prose. "

    — Danielle, 9/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " If you like psychological stories that really make you think, check out this book. But if you want a happy ending, this book is not for you. "

    — Nancy, 5/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Reminded me of Lord of the Flies and I Am the Cheese. Sort of a cross between the two. Not a fan of either of those books. If you are, then this is probably the book for you. "

    — Charity, 5/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Some very lyrical writing here. Overall, I enjoyed the thing, the ideas and the way in which the story was told, only I think it lost a bit at the very end. That or I just didn't quite follow the ending the way Hartnett intended. Still, interesting and, again, beautiful prose. "

    — Chris, 4/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Such an extraordinary book. So poetically written. Loved it! "

    — Marcia, 11/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I don't know if I have a coherent way to talk about this book yet. It is brilliant and terrifying. I am emotionally drained. It is wonderful, dark, and frightening. "

    — K8, 11/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Sad to know i didnt enjoy this book, it was too dark and too sad, lonely, and found it grey boring. I have read another book by the same author which i loved so its only this particular book. "

    — Ilonita50, 9/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Sad tale of how hurtful parents can be to their own children, without any physical abuse. This book had me from the beginning, waiting to find out about "the bones" that were discovered. "

    — Cynthia, 8/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Riveting insight, and a plot that keeps the pages turning! "

    — Hannah, 8/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Yet again I'm baffled that Sonya Hartnett is labelled a YA writer. Stunning, if a bit predictable, story about loneliness and guilt. "

    — Kjersti, 7/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Freakiest book I've ever read! I think I had nightmares for the next couple of nights! "

    — Haley, 12/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Super dark and beautiful. Poetic and intense. "

    — Bonnie, 10/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this. Some things didn't completely tidy themselves up at the end, however I may have missed some subtly. I liked Finnegan much more than Gabriel; perhaps that was part of Sonya's point. "

    — Dan, 9/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a super-weird, dark book, but I loved it. I loved the imaginative writing, how she says things in a way you don't expect, a way that seems kind of far-fetched at first, but I love it. I love Finnigan, who's just a little eerily crazy, but then so is Gabriel. Brilliant stuff. "

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

    " This book about crushed my soul but at the same time lifted it. Totally amazing. Totally surprising. Totally worth reading.It definitly reassures that there are real writers out there. "

    — Victoria, 5/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a good story. "

    — E, 1/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " If you like psychological stories that really make you think, check out this book. But if you want a happy ending, this book is not for you. "

    — Nancy, 11/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " think i may read this one again "

    — Katilo, 9/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is beautifully written. It left me absolutely speechless. "

    — Ally, 9/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was interesting...it was very sad, depressing, and disturbing...I'd probably give it more like 2.5 stars - it was ok but I kind of liked it. "

    — Courtney, 7/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very interesting book. I couldn't figure it out though. I had a theory but it didn't end the way I thought it would. The book had a mysterious ending though and I'm still trying to figure it out. The writing was amazing in this book, too. I will definitely read more Hartnett. "

    — Crystal, 5/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " A creepy read about a boy suffering from an unknown illness while telling the tale in flashbacks from his friendship with a devious boy named Finnegan. "

    — Alicia, 5/12/2010
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    " This was a really weird, random book. It was kind of creepy. I didn't really like it. "

    — Snowleopard, 4/27/2010

About Sonya Hartnett

Sonya Hartnett is the winner of the 2008 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world’s largest award for lifetime achievement in children’s and youth literature. Her novels with Candlewick include Thursday’s Child, The Silver Donkey, and Surrender, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book. She lives in Australia.

About Humphrey Bower

Humphrey Bower, winner of multiple Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for best narration, is a writer, actor, and director. He earned his BA in English literature from Oxford University and has worked extensively in theater, and television. He was a founding member of the Melbourne collective Whistling in the Theatre and the Perth independent company Last Seen Imagining. He is the artistic director of Night Train Productions.