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Atacama fantasma: Viaje a la memoria del desierto Audiobook

Atacama fantasma: Viaje a la memoria del desierto is a Spanish-language audiobook by Cristóbal Marín about the history, landscapes, and remembered episodes of Chile’s Atacama region. Its unabridged narration runs 14 hours and 36 minutes, making it a substantial listen rather than a short overview.

At a glance

Connects the author’s childhood and youth memories with accounts of events across northern Chile.
Covers subjects including the nitrate works, the Santa María School massacre, Diego de Almagro’s expedition, and the history of Pisagua.
The listing describes a digressive essay style and a broad sweep of historical episodes.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Wide-ranging focus combines desert landscapes and travel memories with Chilean history.
Unabridged format preserves the full audiobook presentation.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audiobook details
Format	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Listening length	14 hours and 36 minutes
Language	Spanish
Author	Cristóbal Marín
Narrator	Ezequiel Romero
Publisher	Penguin Random House Audio
Publication date	August 1, 2023

What to know before buying

The listing specifies Spanish narration. The 14-hour, 36-minute runtime calls for a longer listening commitment.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners interested in Chilean history and the Atacama Desert.
Spanish-language audiobook listeners seeking a long-form historical essay.

Less suited to

Listeners who need an English-language narration or a brief introduction to the subject.

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Aggregate ratings are mixed, with a spread from two- to five-star ratings and no one-star ratings shown. The small rating sample cannot explain the reasons behind those views or establish a consensus. For a long Spanish-language audiobook centered on regional history, individual preferences about subject matter and narration may matter more than the overall rating alone.

Frequently asked questions

What language is the audiobook in?

The listing identifies the audiobook language as Spanish.

How long is the recording?

The stated listening length is 14 hours and 36 minutes.

What topics does the book cover?

The description ranges across the Atacama region’s landscape and history, including nitrate works, historical figures, expeditions, and events in Pisagua.