The White Earth — Unabridged Audiobook by Andrew McGahan
The White Earth is an unabridged audiobook by Andrew McGahan, narrated by Edwin Hodgeman. It follows young William as he arrives at a decaying station homestead, where family ambitions and the property’s hidden history converge in a gothic tale set in Australia.
At a glance
- A gothic family saga set around the ruins of Kuran House and the history of Kuran Station.
- The plot follows William, his mother and his embittered uncle as their hopes become bound to the property’s past.
- Unabridged audio narration by Edwin Hodgeman.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged format preserves the full story across a stated 12 hours and 42 minutes.
- Its Australian setting and gothic elements suit listeners seeking literary fiction with a dark, atmospheric family story.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Andrew McGahan |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Edwin Hodgeman |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 12 hours and 42 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd |
| Publication date | 29 May 2019 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for Australian literary fiction with gothic themes and a family-centred plot.
- Those who prefer an unabridged audiobook in English.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a short audiobook or a light, plot-free listen.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging, with one customer saying it was hard to put down; the supplied summary also highlights insight into Australian society and gothic elements. The aggregate rating is 4.0 out of 5 from 193 ratings, indicating generally favourable but not uniform reception. These opinions concern the story and do not establish audio performance beyond the listed narrator and unabridged format.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as engaging; one mentioned being unable to put it down.
- Customer feedback highlights its relevance to Australian society and its use of gothic elements.
Frequently asked questions
How long is The White Earth audiobook?
The listed listening length is 12 hours and 42 minutes.
Who narrates this audiobook?
The listed narrator is Edwin Hodgeman.
What is the story about?
Young William arrives at his uncle’s decaying station homestead, where family ambitions and the property’s troubled past become intertwined.
