The Sound at the End

By: Kirsty Logan

Narrated by: Lisa Caruccio Came, Alexiane Cazenave, Don Gilet, Laurel Lefkow, Erik Madsen, Freya Mavor, Yasmin Mwanza, Clive Russell

A chilling, immersive audio experience, The Sound at the End follows the eclectic crew of an Arctic research base and the newcomer who may uncover the secrets they’re each desperate to outrun, written by award-winning novelist Kirsty Logan and performed by a full cast.

On a near-abandoned research base in an Arctic ice field, a skeleton crew works to ensure the centre doesn’t collapse amid treacherous storms. Officially, Trieste Grayling arrives in order to explore and film a sunken shipwreck for a documentary film; privately, she's working through a complicated grief. Trieste soon realises she's not the only one who was attracted to this intense isolation in order to escape her ghosts.

Each of the crew members harbour dark secrets: Mal, the ever-competent medic conducting mysterious therapy sessions, Sweetie, the reclusive engineer with scarred hands, Thorsteinn, the aloof diver tender, Avelina, the temperamental base manager whose stories of home don't quite add up, Grace, an underwater welder and recovering addict, and Judd, the erratic former member of a ‘90s boy band. As they begin to reach breaking point, each one's hidden ghosts finally comes into the light.

©2022 Kirsty Logan (P)2022 Audible, Ltd

Cold dark and gripping start to finish.

This was one gripping listen start to finish. It took a bit to get in, but like a dive, you go under, sink, and then, you're in it. Same here. One of the most immersive listens I've encountered in quite a while. This one will stick with you a hot minute. I found myself right in the thick of it and couldn't put it down. All the voice talent did a fabulous job. This is why I can't drop my Audible, stories like this. If you like adventure and a gripping story, you're gonna enjoy this one. Happy reading, and enjoy!! And, stay warm, and out of the water. You never know what awaits you down there.

Intense and intriguing

I enjoyed the performances, although the background sounds were often painfully loud wearing headphones or in audibly quiet when played on a speaker. It’s a tragic story with complex characters. I was confused as to what the purpose of the base was, why were they there? I enjoyed how the character’s issues unfolded on Mel’s tapes, but never understood the purpose of her research. What was she trying to prove?

Engaging

An intriguing listen and very well performed. Character development is strong, which is good because... well... because that's all there really is. The basic plot device IS the characters, so if you are looking for a twisty-turvy adventure/mystery that covers a lot of ground, this is not for you. The events could've played out as easily in a shopping mall as a remote arctic outpost. Overall, though, an excellent and entertaining listen. Sincere appreciation for all of these free Audible originals; it really shows Audible's commitment to providing an increasingly positive member experience rather than just resting on their laurels!

Not worth the time

I’m sorry to say this because I love to read.
The narration and sounds were excellent. The visual descriptions were beautiful. The problem is there was a lot of repetition without resolution and…there was no real development of the story. It could have had a unique twist…or something…but it was too fragmented and unfinished to be worth your time.

Disappointing

Great performance, but there’s no payoff. The story starts strong but gets repetitive and at the same time leaves huge gaping holes.