No Friend but the Mountains

Survival Stories from Australia’s Detention Centers

Narrated byBenjamin Law, Geoffrey Robertson, Isobelle Carmody, Janet Galbraith, Mathilda Imlah, Omid Tofighian, Richard Flanagan, Sarah Dale, Thomas Keneally, Yumi Stynes

Length13h00m

Release dateJuly 12, 2019

GenreBiographies & Memoirs, Adventurers, Explorers & Survival, True Crime

LanguageEnglish

★★★★★ 5.0 (30 ratings)

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Author	Behrouz Boochani
Narrator	Benjamin Law, Geoffrey Robertson, Isobelle Carmody, Janet Galbraith, Mathilda Imlah, Omid Tofighian, Richard Flanagan, Sarah Dale, Thomas Keneally, Yumi Stynes
Runtime	13h00m
Published	July 12, 2019
Rating	★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 (30 ratings)
Categories	Biographies & Memoirs, Adventurers, Explorers & Survival, True Crime, Politics & Social Sciences, Social Sciences, Criminology, Penology, Specific Demographics
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Experience the harrowing journey of Behrouz Boochani, a Kurdish refugee who was detained for six years on Manus Island, through the powerful voices of ten renowned Australian narrators. This audiobook offers an unflinching look at life in detention, blending personal narrative with political critique, as told by those who lived it. The diverse cast brings depth and emotion to Boochani’s words, making this a moving and essential listen.

Tags: survivaldetention centerAustralian literaturerefugee experiencepersonal narrative

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Expert narration by Benjamin Law, Geoffrey Robertson, Isobelle Carmody, Janet Galbraith, Mathilda Imlah, Omid Tofighian, Richard Flanagan, Sarah Dale, Thomas Keneally, Yumi Stynes brings every character and scene to life across 13h00m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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The narration is the true star of 'No Friend but the Mountains.' Each narrator—Benjamin Law, Geoffrey Robertson, and others—brings their unique voice and style to Boochani's raw and powerful text. The production quality is top-notch, with clear audio that enhances the emotional weight of every word. While the story’s political aspects may feel somewhat dated, the personal stories of survival and resilience stand out. Listeners will be left with a profound sense of empathy and an unsettling understanding of Australia's treatment of refugees.

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