Please Ignore Vera Dietz Free Audiobook Download by A.S. King


One day, Vera Dietz received a message on her website that said "I hope you die." She was too busy to even read it and assumed it was just another one of those weird messages that people send to spook each other. It wasn't until she started receiving threats in person that she realized they were serious. The only thing Vera could think of was taunting them with her blog posts and social media posts, so she did the opposite and just ignored the message. But soon, you couldn't ignore something like this if you tried.

Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King is a young adult dystopian novel about a society that has been divided into two groups, the "normal" ones and the "abnormal" ones. The normal ones have all of the advantages, while the abnormal ones are stuck in special facilities where they are forced to wear different colored wristbands depending on their role. One day a new anomaly, named Chase, goes missing and her parents set out on a search mission to find her. They are soon discovered and taken away, but Vera's father manages to escape with his daughter just before he is killed. When Vera wakes up in this new world she has no idea who or what she is or what her purpose is.

I've just got back from my first day of work and already I'm over it. One crazy, late-night drunken phone call has ruined any chance of a decent career. I'm now the office manager of "Please Ignore Vera Dietz," a company that makes customized clothing for dogs. My boss is an obnoxious, self-centered jerk who's been in the business longer than I've been alive. How did I get into this?

Please Ignore Vera Dietz is a contemporary, young adult novel that follows the story of fifteen-year-old Vera Dietz. The book opens with a scene of her intoxicated mother and abusive father fighting in their living room, which leads to an unexpected confession from Vera. Her bizarre confession is just the beginning of what Vera's life will be like at home. When she moves to live with her older sister in Atlanta, Georgia, Vera quickly finds herself surrounded by a new group of friends. There's Talia and Tyler Ward, who are the exes of two popular boys in school; Spencer MacAdam and Amanda Holden, two upper-class siblings who are tired of having everything handed to them; and Carter Bennett, the rich son of a major movie producer. The six form a band called "Nosy" as they try to break into the world of music. They become friends but also rivals as they vie for fame and recognition in their chosen field. Meanwhile, Vera struggles at home where her mother still treats her like an unwanted daughter while her father still has violent tendencies when drunk. It doesn't help that he drinks more than ever now that he has his freedom back after serving his prison sentence for beating Vera's mother

Thanks to the narrator, who does a wonderful job at capturing the different characters and giving them their own voice. The narrator also does an amazing job at making the book come alive with her voice.

The narrator for A.S. King's "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" is Lynde Houck, who lent her voice to the popular audio book and continues to be one of readers' favorite narrators. The narration of this audiobook is what makes it unique twist on a classic story-telling format.

Published Date 2011-03-08
Duration 8 hours 0 minutes
Author A.S. King
Narrated Lynde Houck
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Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Teen
Parent Category Tough Topics, General

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