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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman.

'Stop it! You're all behaving like animals! Worse than animals - like blankers!'

Sephy is a Cross: dark-skinned and beautiful, she lives a life of privilege and power. But she's lonely, and burns with injustice at the world she sees around her.

Callum is a nought: pale-skinned and poor, he's considered to be less than nothing - a blanker, there to serve Crosses - but he dreams of a better life.

They've been friends since they were children, and they both know that's as far as it can ever go. Noughts and Crosses are fated to be bitter enemies - love is out of the question.

Then - in spite of a world that is fiercely against them - these star-crossed lovers choose each other.

But this is love story that will lead both of them into terrible danger . . . and which will have shocking repercussions for generations to come.

Voted as one of the UK's best-loved books, Malorie Blackman's Noughts & Crosses is a seminal piece of YA fiction; a true modern classic.

'The Noughts & Crosses series are still my favourite books of all time and showed me just how amazing story-telling could be' - Stormzy

'Unforgettable' Guardian


'The most original book I've ever read' Benjamin Zephaniah

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Critic reviews

Blackman's absorbing but alarming novel deals with themes of racism and prejudice . . . Unforgettable
Stimulating and emotionally satisfying
A gritty read for older children . . . At times this is a beautiful love story; at other times it is a harrowing and moral tale...
Packs some powerful political punches...But Blackman never compromises the story, which is dramatic, moving and brave
Inter-racial teenage love has never been more painful (Amanda Craig)
All stars
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Would you consider the audio edition of Noughts and Crosses to be better than the print version?

I did not read the print version however I am surprised at how much I enjoyed the audio version. It was easy to listen to and still had me gripped at each word and wanting to hear more. The only thing I didn't like was that with the voices you can't imagine the characters voices as much, but that's just a small fault for a reader!

What about Nina Sosanya & Nigel Greaves’s performance did you like?

They had different takes on each character and it was easy to tell when a different character was speaking. I loved that they did have a male and female for both parts as well, it helped knowing whose perspective it was.

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

Yes! If I had time I would have easily! I hated pausing it because I constantly wanted to know what was going to happen next.

Any additional comments?

The reason I thought to try audible was due to me wanting to sunbathe but not wanting to wear my sunglasses to read, this meant I could lay with my eyes closed and earphones in and still listen to the book! It's a great idea and I loved it.

Didn't want it to end!

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loved it! well written and thoroughly engaging! Does the film no justice. The book is far more engaging than the BBC drama.

Great read during Lockdown! easy to engage with

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Thought provoking, at times shocking but beautifully written young persons novel, can equally be enjoyed by all age groups.

Brilliant story

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I enjoyed listening to this audiobook. Although the story is really different from the BBC TV series. Thank you to the narrators you did a great job😊

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This was a good book that was excellently transposed to an audio book by using 2 readers. Highly recommended for teenagers and adults alike.

Great Read

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