Death Valley by Melissa Broder

Death Valley

Darkly Hilarious Desert Odyssey

Written byMelissa Broder
Narrated byMelissa Broder
Length5h09m
Release dateOctober 3, 2023
LanguageEnglish
★★★☆ 3.8 (196 ratings)

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AuthorMelissa Broder
NarratorMelissa Broder
Runtime5h09m
PublishedOctober 3, 2023
Rating★★★☆ 3.8 / 5 (196 ratings)
CategoriesLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Comedy & Humor
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Death Valley is Melissa Broder's wild, surreal ride into the heart of America's hottest, harshest landscape. Broder's signature wit and absurdity shine as she weaves a tale of a woman's desperate search for her missing husband. Narrated by the author herself, the audiobook is a distinctive, intimate experience, with Broder's voice perfectly capturing the story's deadpan humor and existential angst. The desert setting becomes a character itself, its brutal beauty and isolation echoing the protagonist's inner turmoil.

Tags: Literary FictionDark ComedyExistentialSurrealDesert SettingWitty Narration

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  • Expert narration by Melissa Broder brings every character and scene to life across 5h09m of immersive audio.
  • Highly rated at 3.8 stars by 196 listeners.
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Editor's Review ★★★☆

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Melissa Broder's narration is a standout feature of this audiobook. Her dry, matter-of-fact delivery is perfect for the story's dark humor, and she imbues her character with a relatable, deadpan wit. The pacing is steady, allowing the story's absurd moments to land with full impact. However, some listeners might find the story's surrealism and open-endedness challenging. The production is minimalistic, with no background music or sound effects, which works well for the story's stark, desert setting but might feel too bare for some. Overall, Death Valley is a unique, thought-provoking listen that will appeal to fans of offbeat, existential literature.

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