Dear Mr. M by Herman Koch — Unabridged Dutch Audiobook
Dear Mr. M is Herman Koch’s literary thriller about a famous writer being watched by a narrator whose life appears to echo a plot from one of the writer’s novels. This unabridged Dutch audiobook is narrated by Peter Kenny and has a listed listening length of 11 hours and 28 minutes.
At a glance
- Literary thriller set in the worlds of writing and bookselling.
- The narrator’s interest in author Mr. M becomes unsettling as the story links his life to a fictional murder plot.
- The listing describes the audiobook as unabridged and gives a runtime of 11 hours and 28 minutes.
Reference price: £10.05
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Unabridged format offers the full listed story rather than an abridged edition.
- The premise blends literary intrigue with murder and a narrator whose account resembles a novel by the writer he watches.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Herman Koch, see all |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Peter Kenny |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 11 hours and 28 minutes |
| Language | Dutch |
| Publisher | Macmillan Digital Audio |
| Publication date | 14 Jun. 2018 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a Dutch-language literary thriller.
- Fans of stories about authorship, obsession and the blurred line between fiction and real events.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings are mixed rather than uniformly positive, so listener reception appears divided. The rating alone does not show what listeners liked or disliked. Consider whether the Dutch language, literary-thriller premise and full-length format suit your preferences.
Frequently asked questions
What language is this audiobook in?
The listing gives the language as Dutch.
Is the audiobook abridged?
It is listed as unabridged.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 11 hours and 28 minutes.
Who narrates Dear Mr. M?
The listing names Peter Kenny as the narrator.
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