The First to Die at the End audiobook by Adam Silvera, unabridged prequel

An unabridged audio edition lets you follow Adam Silvera’s prequel without needing to set aside time to read a print copy. The listed listening time is 10 hours and 24 minutes, making it a substantial listen rather than a short sampler.

This is Book 2 of 3 in the They Both Die at the End series, and the story is presented as a prequel to the earlier title. It features Jason Genao, who is listed with the audiobook performers.

Want to return to this series through audio rather than print? This edition gives you that format, with the full, unabridged programme available to listen to at your own pace.

The essentials

The First to Die at the End is an audiobook by Adam Silvera, published by Simon & Schuster Audio UK on 4 October 2022. Its unabridged format means the listing describes it as a complete audio edition, and the running time is 10 hours and 24 minutes. Jason Genao is named among the performers.

As a prequel to They Both Die at the End, it offers a route into the series’ earlier story. The product details identify it as Book 2 of 3, so it is part of a wider sequence rather than a standalone audio release. If you already know the first book, the prequel positioning may be the main reason to choose this one, if you are new to the series, the listing alone does not establish a required reading order.

Buyers describe the story as moving and absorbing, with some saying they found it even stronger than the first instalment. They also praise Silvera’s emotional writing and the plot’s development. These are reader impressions rather than a promise that the same emotional response will suit every listener.

How to use it

This format suits listening at home or while doing something that leaves you free to follow the story. The full running time can also help with planning: it could be split across several listening sessions rather than treated as a single sitting. There is no need to infer a particular app, device or playback feature from the product details, so check that the edition is available in a format you can play before choosing it.

It suits you if you want the prequel in audio and prefer an unabridged telling. If you would rather read at your own pace, a print or ebook edition may be a more natural fit, this listing is specifically for audio.

Everyday use

The longer listening time makes this better suited to listeners who are happy to spend time with a full-length story than to anyone seeking a brief listen. A commute, a quiet evening or a series of shorter sessions could all provide a practical way to fit it in, provided you can concentrate on the narration. The appeal here is the combination of the prequel’s place in the series and audio delivery, not a short format or a quick introduction.

The available buyer feedback is notably positive about the emotional impact, readability and writing, with some describing it as hard to put down. That may help if you are choosing by mood and storytelling style, though opinions cannot guarantee that the same themes or pacing will work for you.

Questions before you buy

Is this a print book? No. The listing is for an audiobook, with a stated listening length of 10 hours and 24 minutes.

Is it a prequel to They Both Die at the End? Yes. It is described as the prequel and listed as Book 2 of 3 in the series.

Is the audio abridged? The product details specify an unabridged programme. Jason Genao is listed among the performers, with Adam Silvera credited as the author.

Buying verdict

Choose this edition if you want Adam Silvera’s prequel as a complete audiobook and are comfortable with its 10-hour-plus listening commitment. It may not suit you if you specifically want a print edition or a short listen. For existing series readers, the prequel connection is the clearest reason to add it, for new listeners, consider whether you want to begin with an earlier story or follow the series’ other instalment first.