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A Fire So Wild: A Novel — Sarah Ruiz-Grossman audiobook

A Fire So Wild is a novel by Sarah Ruiz-Grossman, presented here as an unabridged English audiobook narrated by Marisha Tapera. Set as wildfire approaches Berkeley, it follows residents whose lives intersect around an affordable housing fundraiser and the inequalities exposed by the crisis.

At a glance

A wildfire threatening Berkeley brings a wealthy homeowner, an affordable-housing hopeful and other residents into the same story.
The plot explores housing access and social inequality through alternating character perspectives.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Its 6 hours and 49 minutes of unabridged narration offer a defined listening commitment.
Narrator and language are specified, making it easier to assess whether this audio edition suits your preferences.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audiobook
Author	Sarah Ruiz-Grossman
Narrator	Marisha Tapera
Listening length	6 hours and 49 minutes
Programme type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English

Publication
Publisher	Harper
Publication date	20 Feb. 2024

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners interested in character-led fiction about urban inequality, housing and wildfire.
Buyers seeking an unabridged English audiobook with a named narrator.

Less suited to

Readers looking specifically for a print or ebook edition rather than audio.

Customer reviews on Amazon

3.8 / 5 · 74 ratings

5 stars27%27%
4 stars34%34%
3 stars31%31%
2 stars7%7%
1 star1%1%

The available aggregate rating is mixed rather than strongly positive, with ratings concentrated across the middle and upper categories and a smaller share at the bottom. This gives a cautious indication of varied listener responses, but without review comments it does not reveal what listeners liked or disliked about the story or narration.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote and narrates A Fire So Wild?

The listed author is Sarah Ruiz-Grossman and the narrator is Marisha Tapera.

How long is this audiobook?

The listed listening length is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

Is this an abridged edition?

It is listed as unabridged.

What is the novel about?

A wildfire approaches Berkeley as characters from different circumstances confront housing pressures and inequalities, including through a fundraiser for an affordable housing project.