Superfast Primetime Ultimate Nation: The Relentless Invention of Modern India Audiobook
Relentless Invention Modern: Superfast Primetime Ultimate Nation is Adam Roberts’s account of India’s political, economic and social prospects, based on five years of travel across the country. This unabridged English audiobook is narrated by Graeme Malcolm and runs just under twelve hours.
At a glance
- Reports on five years of travel through India, from Kerala to the Himalayas and Bengal to Gujarat.
- Examines the country’s economic ambitions, political dynamics and social challenges through encounters with people in varied roles.
- Unabridged narration by Graeme Malcolm.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines national-level questions about India’s future with accounts of encounters across regions and professions.
- The unabridged format preserves the full listed work in an 11-hour-and-49-minute recording.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Adam Roberts |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Graeme Malcolm |
| Listening length | 11 hours and 49 minutes |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | PublicAffairs |
| Publication date | April 25, 2017 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in India’s politics, society, economic development and international role.
- Those seeking an unabridged nonfiction audiobook based on reported travel and interviews.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, but the distribution also includes a substantial middle tier and a small one-star share. Without written feedback, the ratings cannot establish what listeners liked or disliked. Consider the travel-based focus and nearly twelve-hour unabridged length when deciding whether this subject and format suit you.
Frequently asked questions
What is Superfast Primetime Ultimate Nation about?
It explores India’s political and social dynamics, economic prospects and challenges, drawing on Adam Roberts’s five years of travel around the country.
Who narrates this audiobook, and how long is it?
The listed narrator is Graeme Malcolm, and the listening length is 11 hours and 49 minutes.
Is this version abridged?
The listing identifies it as unabridged.
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