Learning to Talk
A Unflinching Exploration of Childhood through Mantel's Masterful Eyes
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| Author | Hilary Mantel |
| Narrator | Anna Bentinck, Jane Collingwood, Patrick Moy |
| Runtime | 3h37m |
| Published | June 21, 2022 |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 (3 ratings) |
| Categories | Literature & Fiction, Anthologies & Short Stories, Anthologies, Short Stories, World Literature |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
About This Audiobook
Hilary Mantel's Learning to Talk is a deeply unsettling and quietly profound collection of short stories that probes the darker corners of adult relationships with childhood. At its core, this audiobook is a study in the human condition, where the fragile lines between innocence and experience are constantly blurred. Through the voices of three accomplished narrators, Anna Bentinck, Jane Collingwood, and Patrick Moy, Mantel's words come alive with a startling intimacy, evoking the uneasy feelings that arise when adults confront their own vulnerabilities. These narrators prove themselves to be uniformly adept, bringing a nuanced sensitivity to the text that is at once captivating and disquieting.
Why Listen to Learning to Talk?
- Expert narration by Anna Bentinck, Jane Collingwood, Patrick Moy brings every character and scene to life across 3h37m of immersive audio.
- Highly rated at 4.6 stars by 3 listeners.
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