Things They Lost — Unabridged Audiobook by Okwiri Oduor
Things They Lost is an unabridged audiobook by Okwiri Oduor, narrated by Christel Mutombo. The story follows Ayosa, a wandering spirit in a Kenyan town, as she navigates family bonds, folklore and the possibility of leaving her mother behind.
At a glance
- A surreal, folklore-inflected story about Ayosa, her mother and the possibility of a different life.
- Set in a Kenyan town among human and ghostly characters.
- Unabridged narration by Christel Mutombo.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged format preserves the full story across its 11 hours and 16 minutes of listening time.
- The premise combines a mother-daughter conflict with Kenyan folklore and a spirit-world setting.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 11 hours and 16 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Okwiri Oduor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Christel Mutombo |
| Publisher | W. F. Howes Ltd |
| Publication date | 14 April 2022 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking literary fiction with surreal elements, folklore and a coming-of-age thread.
- Audiobook buyers who want an unabridged story narrated in English.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking specifically for a short listen or a straightforward, non-surreal story.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
55% 55% - 4 stars
29% 29% - 3 stars
11% 11% - 2 stars
4% 4% - 1 star
1% 1%
The supplied evidence gives an aggregate rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 68 ratings, with 55% at five stars and 29% at four stars. That suggests generally favourable ratings, but the figures alone do not explain listeners’ reasons or establish how they respond to the narration, pacing or surreal style; those factors may matter when choosing this 11-hour unabridged listen.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Things They Lost?
The author is Okwiri Oduor and the narrator is Christel Mutombo.
How long is the audiobook?
Its listed listening length is 11 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the story about?
Ayosa, a wandering spirit in a Kenyan town, must decide what she owes her mother when a new friend offers her another life. The description presents the story through folklore, ghosts and family relationships.
