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James Audiobook by Percival Everett— narrated by Dominic Hoffman
Percival Everett's James retells Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the point of view of Jim, the enslaved man who runs for the river after learning he is about to be sold away from his wife and daughter. Funny, harrowing and sharp about how language protects and hides.
Why the audiobook wins
Dominic Hoffman reads James, and Jim is the one telling the story this time. His voice shifts with his audience. Among other enslaved people he speaks with ease, and in front of white people he flattens his speech into the shape they expect. That split is a lot for one narrator to carry.
At just under eight hours, it fits a weekend or a run of commutes. Readers describe it as action-packed, with no slow stretch, as Jim and Huck go down the Mississippi on a raft. The humor keeps it moving, and the second half turns graphic and disturbing, so choose a time when you can give it your attention.
One Audible credit covers the whole book.
Audiobook questions
- Who narrates the James audiobook?
- Dominic Hoffman narrates the audiobook edition of James.
- How long is the James audiobook?
- The audiobook runs 7 hr 49 min.
- Is the James audiobook worth listening to?
- We scored James 4.4 out of 5. Dominic Hoffman reads James, and Jim is the one telling the story this time. His voice shifts with his audience. Among other enslaved people he speaks with ease, and in front of white people he flattens his speech into the shape they expect. That split is a lot for one narrator…
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- Eligible new Audible members can use a free-trial credit to listen in the Audible app. Eligibility and current offer terms are set by Audible.Listen free with Audible
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