# Afterlives — Abdulrazak Gurnah Audiobook

Afterlives is an unabridged audiobook by Abdulrazak Gurnah, narrated by Damian Lynch. Set in East Africa during German colonial rule and wartime conflict, it follows interlinked characters as they seek work, security and connection.

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- Rating: 4.2 / 5
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## At a glance

- Follows interlinked friends and survivors in East Africa amid colonial rule and wartime upheaval.
- Unabridged narration by Damian Lynch, with a stated listening length of 10 hours and 20 minutes.

## Pros

- The unabridged format preserves the full novel in an audiobook presentation.
- The historical setting and character-focused story offer listeners an account of East African life under German colonial rule.

## Specifications

### Audiobook details
- Author: Abdulrazak Gurnah
- Narrator: Damian Lynch
- Program type: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Listening length: 10 hours and 20 minutes
- Language: English
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publication date: 29 October 2020

## A good fit for

- Listeners seeking an unabridged historical novel set in East Africa.
- Readers interested in Abdulrazak Gurnah’s fiction and stories shaped by colonialism, war and family ties.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the writing style, historical context, character development and emotional depth; the supplied summary also describes the story as engaging, while story sentiment is mixed. These reactions may help readers weighing a character-led historical novel, but do not establish how every listener will respond to the narration. The listing shows 4.2 out of 5 stars from 2,750 ratings; that aggregate does not explain individual preferences.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the writing style and historical context.
- Positive themes: Feedback highlights character development and emotional depth.
- Mixed feedback: Feedback on the story is mixed.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who wrote and narrates Afterlives?
The author is Abdulrazak Gurnah, and the audiobook is narrated by Damian Lynch.
### How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 10 hours and 20 minutes.
### Is this an abridged edition?
The listed version is unabridged.
### What is the novel about?
It follows interlinked characters in East Africa as they live through German colonial rule and wartime upheaval.

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