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The Unseen World

By: Liz Moore
Narrated by: Lisa Flanagan
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A heartbreaking and moving story about a daughter’s quest to discover the truth about her father’s hidden past

Ada Sibelius is raised by David, a single father and head of a computer science lab in Boston. Homeschooled, she accompanies her loving father—brilliant, eccentric, socially inept—to work every day. By twelve, she is a painfully shy prodigy. At the same time that the lab begins to gain acclaim, David’s mind begins to falter and his mysterious past comes into question. When her father moves into a nursing home, Ada is taken in by one of David’s colleagues. She embarks on a mission to uncover her father’s secrets: a process that carries her from childhood to adulthood. Eventually, Ada pioneers a type of software that enables her to make contact with her past and to reconcile the man she thought she knew with the truth.

Praised for her ability to create quirky and unforgettable characters, Liz Moore has written a piercing story of a daughter’s quest to restore the legacy of the father she desperately loves.

©2016 Liz Moore (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Coming of Age Family Life Fiction Emotionally Gripping Literary Fiction Heartfelt Genre Fiction Women's Fiction
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“Fiercely intelligent….Moore evocatively renders the remoteness of even our closest loved ones.”

“An elegant and ethereal novel about identity and the dawn of artificial intelligence and a convincing interior portrait of a young woman.”

“A carefully crafted digital mystery.”

“A wry, gentle coming-of-age story and an intriguing glimpse into the development of artificial intelligence and virtual reality…It is also an incisive, insightful, and compassionate examination of the complexities of family and identity.”

“A sensitive and meticulously crafted story with a surprise mind-bending twist at the end…[a] blend of coming-of-age tale and high-tech mystery.”

“A striking examination of family, memory, and technology…Mysteries build, and Moore’s gift for storytelling excels. This is a smart, emotionally powerful, literary page-turner.”

“Moore’s vivid characters will stay with readers long after the story has ended. Highly recommended for literary fiction enthusiasts, with crossover appeal to sf fans.”

“Intelligent and brilliantly absorbing…A stunner in its precise take on identity and the compromises even the most righteous among us must make to survive life’s challenges with grace.”

“From the first page to the last, The Unseen World held me spellbound. I am Liz Moore’s biggest fan, and after you read her new surprising, big-hearted novel you will be too.”

“A wonderful, fulfilling, riveting read, alive with complex characters, a thrilling story, wit, and, above all, a deep sense of compassion.”

“[A] wise, compassionate novel that challenges our definitions of family, of intelligence, and of love.”

“In sparse urgent prose, Liz Moore delivers a staggeringly beautiful meditation on love, legacy, and the emotional necessities that make life worth living.”

A deeply compelling novel about the intimate mystery of family. The story of how the brilliant Ada decodes the past and grapples with her eccentric father’s legacy is gripping, touching, and wonderfully intelligent.”

“Beautiful, redemptive, and utterly devastating. The kind of world I want to live in would be penned by Liz Moore.”

Compelling Mystery • Complex Characters • Emotional Depth • Unique Storyline • Thought-provoking Themes • Calming Voice

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I loved Heft, Moore's second novel. In my opinion the audio production of Heft is in the top 3 audiobooks I've ever listened to. I was very excited when her new novel came out. The audio of The Unseen World is quite good compared to most but no where near Heft. Moore is amazing for her depth of character description, she is able to draw people in a way that puts the listener behind the eyes of her main subjects look no other author I have read recently. In both novels I was amazed by how she crafts her characters as though she has lived their lives. Her description of adolescent angst and fear and uncertainty is so vivid, her insight so clear, you feel the anguish physically. The premise of The Unseen World is based on computer science, which I have no interest in, and certain passages where she describes coding and technical aspects don't lend well to audio, but overall this novel is a success. I do recommended reading Heft first to experience her writing style.

Moore's Character Depth is Impressive

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I bought this book because of how much I enjoyed Liz Moore's book Heft.
This book is similar in that the character development is excellent. However, I didn't feel any of the emotional engagement that I expected based on my experience with Heft. Perhaps that is part of the point based on some of the relational limitations of some of the primary characters? I enjoyed the book very much and I thought it was extremely well written, but it left me feeling a little flat...
The themes and ideas around technology and relating are very intriguing and handled beautifully.
The narration is excellent.

Intriguing

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Maybe I am just stupid or an optimist? I didn’t see that ending coming and I didn’t like it! Sorry!

Ending was a let down!

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A very well written novel that's thought provoking and emotionally written. Well narrated a must listen.

Amazing human story with a tech twist !

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Really 3.75 stars. The New York Journal of books review says it all. This doesn't always work but it's great how she keeps trying new things.

Good but not Great

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