Lark Ascending

By: Silas House

Narrated by: Charlie Thurston

A riveting story of survival and hope, set in the not-too-distant future, about a young man forced to flee the United States and seek refuge across the Atlantic.

As fires devastate most of the United States, Lark and his family secure a place on a refugee boat headed to Ireland, the last country not yet overrun by extremists and rumored to be accepting American refugees. But Lark is the only one to survive the trip, and once ashore, he doesn’t find the safe haven he’d hoped for. As he runs for his life, Lark finds an abandoned dog who becomes his closest companion, and then a woman in search of her lost son. Together they form a makeshift family and attempt to reach Glendalough, a place they believe will offer protection. But can any community provide the safety that they seek?

For readers of novels such as Station Eleven, The Dog Stars, and Migrations, Lark Ascending is a moving and unforgettable story of friendship, family, and healing.

Lark Ascending was memorable.

Very believable. Made me cry more than once. The characters were beautifully developed and the sea and landscape captured. The importance of dogs to man a life belt addition to the story.

My first dystopian novel and I loved it

Silas House is a fellow Kentuckian so I have this a listen. I’m not much for dystopian tales of future woes but I genuinely loved this story. They dystopia doesn’t overshadow real human relationships and emotions. It was quite masterful.

Wonderful story

Silas House has done it again and written a masterpiece. I encourage everyone to listen to it; it is moving and draws the listener into the to story, as does all of his work.

To close to current events. 🥺

As I began listening I had to stop for a few days because it's too close to current change in our country. I was so sad that I had to give myself some time to adjust. Thank you Silas for your beautifully written story.

fantastic

exquisitely painful and superbly beautiful. The story is amazing and the character development was just brilliant. reminds me very much of Barbara Kingsolver in his way of crafting words with reverence. highly recommend