Raíz que no desaparece — Spanish Audiobook by Alma Delia Murillo
Raíz que no desaparece is a Spanish-language audiobook written and narrated by Alma Delia Murillo. Its novel follows a mother searching for her disappeared son, entwining the search with trees, memory, and the grief of families seeking loved ones in contemporary Mexico.
At a glance
- A novel about a mother searching for her disappeared son, with trees serving as witnesses and interpreters of loss and memory.
- The story connects one family's search with other mothers seeking their missing children in Mexico.
- The author also narrates this unabridged Spanish audiobook.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The author narrates her own work, keeping author and narrator aligned.
- The 6-hour-and-48-minute runtime gives a clear estimate for planning listening time.
- Its focus on disappearance, memory, and mothers' searches offers a specific literary and social subject.
Cons
- The audiobook is in Spanish, so it is not suited to listeners who need an English-language edition.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Program type | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Language | Spanish |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 6 hours and 48 minutes |
| Author | Alma Delia Murillo |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Alma Delia Murillo |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Audio |
| Publication date | July 16, 2025 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Spanish-speaking listeners interested in literary fiction about disappearance, grief, memory, and family searching.
- Listeners who prefer audiobooks narrated by their authors.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for an English-language audiobook or a light, escapist story.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
73% 73% - 4 stars
19% 19% - 3 stars
5% 5% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
1% 1%
The supplied aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the top two star categories, while a smaller share falls in the lower categories. That offers a generally favorable but not unanimous signal, not evidence about specific narration or story strengths. The rating figures alone cannot establish why listeners responded as they did.
Frequently asked questions
What language is this audiobook in?
The listing identifies the audiobook's language as Spanish.
Who narrates Raíz que no desaparece?
The author, Alma Delia Murillo, is also listed as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 6 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the story about?
It follows Ada's search for her disappeared son and connects that search with other mothers seeking their children, with trees and dreams playing a central role.
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