Homelands: The History of a Friendship Audiobook
Homelands: The History of a Friendship is Chitra Ramaswamy’s unabridged audiobook about two friends whose lives connect migration, racism, antisemitism, family, belonging and grief. The author also narrates this 11-hour recording, making it a fit for listeners seeking reflective memoir and social history rather than a short listen.
At a glance
- Follows two unlikely friends, one born in 1970s Britain to Indian immigrant parents and the other arriving from Nazi Germany in 1939.
- Explores migration, antisemitism, racism, family, belonging, grief and resilience.
- Connects personal histories with the past and present, and how people carry their past into the future.
- Written and narrated by Chitra Ramaswamy.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Author narration keeps the audiobook's voice closely tied to the memoir's personal perspective.
- The interwoven friendship offers a way into themes of migration, identity and belonging across different backgrounds.
- The unabridged format preserves the full stated listening length of 11 hours and 14 minutes.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 11 hours and 14 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Chitra Ramaswamy |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Chitra Ramaswamy |
| Publisher | Canongate Books |
| Publication date | 21 April 2022 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in memoirs about migration, identity, friendship and belonging.
- Those looking for an unabridged audiobook narrated by its author.
- Listeners open to reflective discussion of racism, antisemitism, grief and resilience.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a brief listen or a light, plot-led fiction audiobook.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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21% 21% - 3 stars
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3% 3% - 1 star
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the four- and five-star categories, but a smaller share falls in the one- to three-star categories. Without customer comments, the ratings do not explain what listeners liked or disliked. They offer only a broad, mixed signal for a long, reflective memoir audiobook.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Homelands: The History of a Friendship?
The listing names Chitra Ramaswamy as both author and narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The stated listening length is 11 hours and 14 minutes.
What themes does the book cover?
The listing describes a friendship story exploring migration, antisemitism, racism, family, belonging, grief and resilience.
Is this an abridged edition?
The listed version is unabridged.
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