# Fathers and Sons Audiobook by Ivan Turgenev

Fathers and Sons is Ivan Turgenev’s unabridged audiobook, narrated by Jonathan Keeble. This edition follows Arkady and his friend Eugene as their rejection of tradition brings generational and philosophical tensions into a Russian household.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 4.99 GBP
- Previous price: 13.72 GBP
- Discount: 64%
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- Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Reviews: 732

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## At a glance

- A nineteenth-century Russian novel centred on generational tensions and the clash between traditional life and nihilist ideas.
- The unabridged audiobook is narrated by Jonathan Keeble.
- The stated runtime is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

## Pros

- The unabridged format preserves the complete novel while giving buyers a stated runtime for planning.
- Its focus on social change and philosophical disagreement offers more than a straightforward family drama.

## Specifications

### Edition and audio
- Programme type: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Listening length: 7 hours and 31 minutes
- Narrator: Jonathan Keeble
- Language: Russian
### Publication
- Author: Ivan Turgenev
- Publisher: SNR Audio
- Publication date: 24 April 2025

## A good fit for

- Listeners looking for a Russian literary classic about generational conflict and changing ideas.
- Buyers who want an unabridged audiobook with a named narrator and stated listening length.

## Less suited to

- Listeners who need an English-language edition. The listed language is Russian.
- Listeners seeking a shorter adaptation rather than an unabridged audiobook.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the novel’s story, writing style, characters and intellectual depth, including its treatment of Russian society and early nihilism. Translation quality receives mixed comments, which matters especially for listeners attentive to wording and nuance. The listing identifies this edition as Russian, so buyers should consider whether that suits their language needs. Aggregate ratings are generally favourable, though ratings alone do not explain individual reactions.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the story, writing style, characterisation and intellectual depth.
- Positive themes: Feedback describes the book as engaging and highlights its exploration of Russian society and early nihilism.
- Mixed feedback: Customer feedback is divided on translation quality, with some finding it good and others describing it as clumsy.

## Frequently asked questions

### What language is this audiobook in?
The listing gives the language as Russian.
### Is this an abridged edition?
The listing describes it as unabridged.
### Who narrates this edition?
Jonathan Keeble is listed as the narrator.
### How long is the audiobook?
The stated listening length is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

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