Prague Spring Audiobook by Simon Mawer
Prague Spring is a Simon Mawer audiobook set in Czechoslovakia during the 1968 Prague Spring. It follows two young British travellers and a diplomat as personal relationships unfold amid political upheaval, with an unabridged 10-hour narration by Dugald Bruce Lockhart.
At a glance
- Historical fiction set in Czechoslovakia in the summer of 1968, against the political tensions of the Prague Spring.
- Personal storylines involving British students, a diplomat and a Czech student are interwoven with the political backdrop.
- Unabridged English audiobook with a stated listening length of 10 hours.
Reference price: £13.78
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Combines relationship-focused plotlines with historical and political context.
- A single stated 10-hour runtime helps listeners gauge the commitment.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Programme type | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 10 hours |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Dugald Bruce Lockhart |
| Author | Simon Mawer |
|---|---|
| Publisher | W. F. Howes Ltd |
| Publication date | 23 Aug. 2018 |
What to know before buying
- Customer feedback praises the writing, characters and evocation of Prague in 1968, while pacing is mixed and some listeners find the story slow. The audiobook's 10-hour length may suit listeners comfortable with a measured historical narrative.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in historical fiction about Prague and the Cold War era.
- Audiobook listeners who want an unabridged, 10-hour story combining personal relationships and political events.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for consistently fast pacing, as some customer feedback describes the book as boring.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the writing, characterisation, historical information and atmosphere of Prague in 1968, including the way human-interest plots meet political events. Pacing is a recurring mixed point, with some finding the book slow or boring. That trade-off matters for a 10-hour historical audiobook, particularly for listeners who prefer a brisk plot.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the writing as strong and the characters as well drawn.
- Feedback appreciates the historical context and the depiction of Prague in 1968.
Mixed feedback
- Pacing is mixed, with some customers finding the story boring.
Frequently asked questions
What is Prague Spring about?
The story follows two British students travelling in Europe and a British diplomat in Prague as personal relationships develop amid the 1968 Czechoslovak political crisis.
Who narrates this audiobook and how long is it?
The listing names Dugald Bruce Lockhart as narrator and gives a listening length of 10 hours.
Is this edition abridged?
The listing describes the audiobook version as unabridged.
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