The Pacific Circuit: Oakland History Audiobook by Alexis Madrigal
History: The Pacific Circuit by Alexis Madrigal is an unabridged audiobook examining Oakland through the connected histories of technology, politics, segregation, and local communities. Madrigal also narrates this 12-hour-and-8-minute edition.
At a glance
- Connects Oakland’s civic and social history with Silicon Valley, finance, and technological change.
- Covers perspectives ranging from dockworkers and community organizers to developers and businesspeople.
- Written and narrated by Alexis Madrigal.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The Oakland-centered approach links local history to broader questions about technology, markets, and urban change.
- The unabridged format and stated listening length make the scope clear before purchase.
- The author is also the narrator.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Listening length | 12 hours and 8 minutes |
| Author | Alexis Madrigal |
| Narrator | Alexis Madrigal |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Macmillan Audio |
| Publication date | March 18, 2025 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in Oakland, urban and political history, or the effects of technology on local communities.
- Those looking for a reported account connecting Silicon Valley and finance with city politics and social history.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking fiction, a short listen, or a narrowly focused account of Silicon Valley alone.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The supplied evidence includes aggregate ratings but no written customer-feedback summary, so it does not establish specific listener praise or complaints. The rating distribution is mostly five-star, with smaller four-, three-, and two-star groups. That suggests generally favorable but not uniform reactions, without explaining what listeners liked or disliked. The substantial unabridged runtime may matter to buyers considering a long-form history audiobook.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates The Pacific Circuit?
Alexis Madrigal is both the author and narrator.
How long is this audiobook?
The listed listening length is 12 hours and 8 minutes.
What subjects does the book cover?
It examines Oakland through themes including city politics, segregation, Silicon Valley, finance, technological change, and the experiences of local communities.
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