Solito

Name: Solito
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (28 reviews)
Author: Javier Zamora

Raw and Resonant Immigration Tale Told by its Poet

Written byJavier Zamora

Narrated byJavier Zamora

Length17h08m

Release dateSeptember 6, 2022

GenreBiographies & Memoirs, Politics & Social Sciences, Social Sciences

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.8 (28 ratings)

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Author	Javier Zamora
Narrator	Javier Zamora
Runtime	17h08m
Published	September 6, 2022
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (28 ratings)
Categories	Biographies & Memoirs, Politics & Social Sciences, Social Sciences, Emigration & Immigration
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Solito is not just another immigration story; it's a visceral, poetic journey through Javier Zamora's harrowing odyssey from El Salvador to California. Zamora's narration style is as intimate as it is intense, his words painting vivid, often heart-wrenching images that transport listeners to the dusty streets of El Salvador and the crowded migrant trails of Mexico. What sets this audiobook apart is Zamora's unique perspective as a poet, his language rich with metaphor and emotion, making even the most mundane details resonate with profound meaning.

Tags: Immigration MemoirPoetic NarrationRaw and EmotionalHarrowing JourneyUndocumented MigrationPowerful Storytelling

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Expert narration by Javier Zamora brings every character and scene to life across 17h08m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Listening to Solito is like being on a migrant trail myself, the narration so immediate and raw that I could almost feel the heat of the sun and the weight of Zamora's backpack. Zamora's performance is nothing short of extraordinary, his voice capturing the fear, exhaustion, and hope that fueled his journey. The pacing is steady, each chapter a snapshot of a different leg of his journey, allowing the story to unfold organically. However, at times, the poetic language can be dense, requiring some listeners to rewind to fully grasp the meaning. But this is a small price to pay for the powerful, unforgettable experience that is Solito.

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