Survivors: One Brave Detective's Battle to Expose the Rochdale Child Abuse Scandal — Audiobook
Brave Detective's Battle Expose Abuse: Survivors is Maggie Oliver’s account of the Rochdale child sexual exploitation case, presented here as an unabridged English audiobook narrated by the author. Its subject matter is confronting, and the listing gives a 10-hour-and-27-minute listening length.
At a glance
- First-person account by former detective Maggie Oliver of the Rochdale grooming case and her efforts to expose failures in how authorities handled child sexual exploitation.
- Author-narrated, unabridged audiobook with a stated running time of 10 hours and 27 minutes.
- The listing describes difficult subject matter involving child sexual abuse and trafficking.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Author narration gives this audiobook the author’s own delivery of her account.
- Unabridged format and stated listening length make the audio edition’s scope clear.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 10 hours and 27 minutes |
| Narrator | Maggie Oliver |
| Author | Maggie Oliver |
|---|---|
| Publisher | John Blake |
| Publication date | 11 July 2019 |
| Language | English |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes child sexual exploitation, abuse and trafficking; the subject matter may be distressing for some listeners.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking a first-person account of the Rochdale case and institutional responses to child sexual exploitation.
- Buyers who prefer an unabridged audiobook narrated by its author.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for light or non-distressing subject matter.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as powerful, well written, informative and emotionally engaging, with some listeners finding it deeply affecting. Those responses may matter to buyers seeking a revealing personal account, but the subject is also confronting. The listing reports 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,180 ratings; that aggregate does not establish how every listener will respond.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the true story and writing as powerful and well written.
- Feedback describes the content as informative and eye-opening.
Frequently asked questions
Who narrates Survivors?
The listing names author Maggie Oliver as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 10 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the book about?
It recounts Maggie Oliver’s involvement in exposing the Rochdale child sexual exploitation case and her account of authorities’ response.
Is it abridged?
The listing identifies the audiobook version as unabridged.
