The List
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Letta, charged with collecting and saving words, uncovers a sinister plan to suppress language, robbing the people of Ark of the power of speech, and realizes she must also save the culture, itself
The List Series
This series delves into a society where free expression is suppressed and literature faces strict censorship. The narratives explore the profound consequences of silencing voices and the inherent power of language to shape reality. Through compelling characters and thought-provoking plots, readers are invited to reflect on the vital importance of free speech and the enduring value of the written word.
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The Last Word
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
A world devastated by climate change. A society ruled by fear. And a girl brave enough to take a stand. Now an outlaw, Letta's world is more dangerous than ever. The new ruler of Ark has limited language to under five hundred words and there are terrible whispers of babies disappearing in the night. Letta devotes herself to keeping language alive, teaching in secret illegal schools, but at great risk. And when disaster strikes, she takes the blame. Haunted by grief and hunted by gavvers, she and Marlo are forced to flee, in the process discovering the terrible plan to wipe out language for good.