Sócrates en 90 minutos (acento castellano) 15

Gonzalo Durán’s narration is the secret weapon here—a voice that crackles with the same restless energy Socrates brought to the Athenian agora. He doesn’t just read the text; he embodies it, shifting seamlessly between Socrates’ sly interrogations, Plato’s starry-eyed devotion, and the ominous rumble of charges like ‘corrupting the youth.’ The pacing is relentless, which works wonders for the book’s energy but occasionally leaves moments of profound historical weight (like Socrates’ trial or death) feeling rushed—almost as if Durán’s in a hurry to get to the next philosophical knockdown. One quibble: the production occasionally amplifies Durán’s breath sounds, which can be distracting in quieter passages, but it’s a minor gripe in an otherwise electric listen. The real magic is how Strathern frames Socrates not as a saintly martyr but as a man who weaponized curiosity, forcing us to confront our own unexamined beliefs. If you’ve ever felt like a conversation dragged until someone asked, *‘But why do you think that?’* then this audiobook will feel like a homecoming. It’s not just about Socrates—it’s about refusing to accept easy answers, and Durán’s performance makes sure you don’t either.