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Noughts and Crosses

By: Malorie Blackman
Narrated by: Syan Blake, Paul Chequer
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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....

©2001 Malorie Blackman (P)2004 Random House Audio Go

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One of the best books I’ve ever read

Beautiful story. A real page turner, interesting the whole time. Not so much romance, just enough. Brilliant book would recommend to anyone

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the story of minority roles being switched was interesting but the entire plot and ending was garbage.

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Can’t wait for rest of series on Audible

There are about 6 more books in this series. Really hoping they will all be available via Audible.

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Great job

I highly recommend this audiobook. I enjoyed the story and the narration. Great job. Recommended.

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Disappointed with the end

This book had a lot of promise but I cannot give it a 5 star because I will never read it again. Not a good ending.

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Just wow!

Visualization was tough and I loved that it challenged me in this way. The fact that I was so far into the book before skin color was denoted was the most brilliant way to highlight the privilege white readers approach a novel with and the importance of having black voices as main characters.
Thank you for this gift.

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Young adult thinker

Mostly a good plot, very good for young romantics. One of the two protagonist voices was good, one was lacking a bit. Though for middle/high school students I’ll recommend this podcast, but more so the paper book. Hits harder when you read it yourself, in my experience.

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Racial Romeo and Juliette

Good read; easy listening. Reveals bumps and mountains faced by individuals because of societies differences.

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Brilliant and relevant

Fantastic book, both voice actors were excellent and emotes well, the subject matter is important. White people should read this book, and learn something from it.

Malorie Blackman knocked it out of the park again.

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So arresting!

Such an arresting story! It left me breathless, and eager for the next installment. Tragic, yet hopeful characters.

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