The Road to Wigan Pier audiobook by George Orwell
The Road to Wigan Pier is George Orwell’s account of working-class life in northern England and a critique of class attitudes and contemporary socialism. This unabridged English audiobook is narrated by Jonathan Keeble and has a stated listening length of seven hours.
At a glance
- Combines reportage about working-class life during the Great Depression with political and social criticism.
- The second half examines class structure, the north-south divide and contemporary socialism.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged format presents both the social reportage and the later polemic in one audiobook.
- A stated seven-hour listening length gives buyers a clear indication of the commitment involved.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | George Orwell |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Jonathan Keeble |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 7 hours |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | SNR Audio |
| Publication date | 20 Dec. 2021 |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing describes an audiobook. Customer feedback also mentions small print, which concerns a print edition rather than confirming a feature of this audio format.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in Orwell’s social and political non-fiction.
- Students studying class, industrial history or British social criticism.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a novel or a light fictional narrative.
- Buyers specifically looking for a print edition.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and enduring, with praise for its writing and social history. The reported interest from school students may make it useful for study, while the mixed comments about small print matter to buyers considering a print edition, not necessarily this audiobook. Ratings lean positive overall, though a notable middle portion is less enthusiastic, so reactions are not uniformly favourable.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the social history and writing style.
- Customers describe it as a relevant classic and recommend it particularly to school students.
Mixed feedback
- Some customer feedback notes that the print is rather small, a concern relevant to printed editions rather than audiobook listening.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The author is George Orwell and the narrator is Jonathan Keeble, according to the listing.
Is this edition abridged?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
How long is the audiobook?
Its stated listening length is 7 hours.
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