Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New Audiobook
Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New is Troy Bramston’s unabridged audiobook biography of the Australian prime minister. Its 26-hour-plus narration covers Whitlam’s life, political career, achievements, failures and dismissal, making it a substantial listen for readers seeking an in-depth account rather than a short introduction.
At a glance
- Covers Whitlam’s family and upbringing, wartime service, legal career, rise through Labor, prime ministership and life after politics.
- The listing says the biography draws on newly discovered archives and interviews with more than one hundred people.
- The account addresses both Whitlam’s achievements and failures, including his 1975 dismissal.
Pros and cons
Pros
- An unabridged 26-hour-and-28-minute edition offers room for a detailed account of Whitlam’s life and career.
- The author is also the narrator, keeping the written biography and spoken edition under the same named creator.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 26 hours and 28 minutes |
| Author | Troy Bramston |
| Narrator | Troy Bramston |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | HarperAudio |
| Publication date | 28 Oct. 2025 |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
At over 26 hours, this is a substantial listen rather than a brief overview. The listing describes it as the first biography since Whitlam’s death in 2014 and calls it definitive, claims that should be understood as publisher description rather than independently verified assessments.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a long-form biography of Gough Whitlam and Australian political history.
- Those interested in the events and legacy of Whitlam’s premiership, including the 1975 dismissal.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a short introduction or a print edition. This listing is for an unabridged audiobook.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The listing provides aggregate ratings but no customer-comment summary. The rating distribution is mostly five-star, with some four- and three-star ratings, so the overall signal is favourable but not unanimous. Ratings alone do not explain listeners’ reasons or establish how they found the biography’s length, narration or treatment of Whitlam.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The listing names Troy Bramston as both author and narrator.
Is the audiobook abridged?
No. The listed version is unabridged, with a listening length of 26 hours and 28 minutes.
What part of Whitlam’s life does it cover?
The description says it covers his upbringing, wartime service, legal career, rise through Labor, time as prime minister and later life.
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