• The Girl with All the Gifts

  • By: M. R. Carey
  • Narrated by: Finty Williams
  • Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (39,526 ratings)

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The Girl with All the Gifts

By: M. R. Carey
Narrated by: Finty Williams
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Editors Select, June 2014 - All I knew going into M.R. Carey's The Girl with All the Gifts was that it is a zombie novel centered around a special, enigmatic little girl named Melanie. Now that I've finished, I have a dilemma — I want to convince everyone I know to listen to it, but I don't want to give a single thing away. What I will say is this: The Girl with All the Gifts is one of the most imaginative, original, and deeply human takes on the zombie genre I have ever encountered in any form. It's definitely a thriller in the true sense of the word: every time I thought I knew where the story was going, Carey completely changed the game, and there were plenty of those harrowing, suspenseful scenes that make the genre so irresistible. But what made this story truly unique were the characters — multidimensional, believable, and sympathetic personalities that stayed with me long after the story was over. If you like zombie fiction, or just great, smart thrillers, make this your next listen. And don't dare let anyone spoil the ending for you. Sam, Audible Editor

Publisher's summary

In the ruins of civilization, a young girl's kindness and capacity for love will either save humanity - or wipe it out in this USA Today best-selling thriller Joss Whedon calls "heartfelt, remorseless, and painfully human."

Melanie is a very special girl. Dr. Caldwell calls her "our little genius."

Every morning, Melanie waits in her cell to be collected for class. When they come for her, Sergeant keeps his gun pointed at her while two of his people strap her into the wheelchair. She thinks they don't like her. She jokes that she won't bite, but they don't laugh.

©2014 M. R. Carrey (P)2014 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"Original, thrilling and powerful." (The Guardian)

"One of the more imaginative and ingenious additions to the dystopian canon." (Kirkus)

"A great read that takes hold of you and doesn't let go." (John Ajvide Lindqvist, author of Let the Right One In)

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Loved this book!

What made the experience of listening to The Girl with All the Gifts the most enjoyable?

The story had characters that were easy to relate to, especially since I was an a teacher. I could picture myself working with a group of "special needs" students. The story had a creepy factor that I really enjoyed. I don't enjoy really scary or grotesque stories. So this one had enough hair-raising moments that I was just creep-ed out, not scared.

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Great story, avoid all spoilers

What made the experience of listening to The Girl with All the Gifts the most enjoyable?

The narration was thematically aligned with the story, I was pulled in instantly.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Girl with All the Gifts?

For me, when I started to realize what was going on. Avoid spoilers!

What about Finty Williams’s performance did you like?

She has a lovely voice and cadence that makes for a good pace, yet she can build suspense well.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Definitely. Alas, it was over multiple sessions.

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Definitely a bit different--but enjoyable

Would you recommend The Girl with All the Gifts to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes, I consider the novel itself to fall squarely into true science fiction despite the "horror" premise. The point of view is used to perfection.

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must read

have recommended this book to all my friends. awesome. I love it when I cannot predict the ending.

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Excellent performance, unique take on zombies

I wasn't expecting a zombie book but was very pleased on the unique take on it. The story is told through various characters including a 10-yr-old girl. Both the author and narrator do an excellent job portraying each person's personality and point of view. It kept me in suspense the whole way through. I just wish the ending was a bit more fulfilling than it turned out, but no spoilers. Just not my cup of tea in the end. Great job on a zombie book though

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Well done!

A zombie story like no other! Very touching and well written. Finty Williams did a great performance. I really enjoyed this book and would like to read more from M. R. Carey

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Great book!!!

Loved this book and the reader. I like "zombie" stories so love the twist on this one all the way to the end. Highly recommend.

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A zombie story with a brain

Fun listen! Characters of depth, both the living and the dead. Makes the reader understand monsters exist on both sides of the mortal divide.

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My First Zombie Book

I can no longer eat red meat, but book was awesome. Plot, characterization, scare factor, everything!

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incredible

If you wanted to love Never Let Me Go, but found it unsatisfying, this book will leave you feeling the aching longing and deep unsettling sadness - tempered by hope - that comes along so rarely, but stays with you for so long.

Melanie is a complex and unique character, as are all the other players, but her voice is so well defined and her thought process so beautifully written that I know I will find myself thinking about her for a long while yet.



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