The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Unabridged
Author: Junot Diaz
Narrator: Jonathan Davis
Genres: Fiction
Publisher: Penguin Audiobooks
Date: September 2007
Length: 9 hours
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Formats:
  • CD

Overview

The long-awaited-and thrillingly satisfying, genuinely original-first novel from the unmistakable voice behind the story collection Drown.

Reviews (1)

Not for Me

Written by Catharine Cosoleto on January 20th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 2/5

After seeing this book listed as one of the best of 2007, I decided to give it a try, but it was not for me. The long passages regarding the politics of the Dominican Republic detracted from the flow of the story. The untranslated Spanish phrases and cultural references made me feel like an outsider. Also, the frequent use of the "n word" was offensive. When I realized that I was no longer looking forward to listening, I gave it up (something I rarely do). I guess I will never find out what made Oscar's life "wondrous".