The Devil's Highway: A True Story by Luis Alberto Urrea — Unabridged Audiobook
Product description
The unabridged audiobook presents Luis Alberto Urrea’s complete book in an audio format, so you can follow the story without reading from a page. Its listening length is 8 hours and 53 minutes, giving you a clear idea of the time commitment. The main consideration is that this is a substantial listen rather than a short audio title. It may suit focused listening or sessions spread across your routine.
Getting the most from it
The full-length format is useful if you prefer to experience a book by listening and want the unabridged version. Before starting, consider whether an 8-hour-and-53-minute title fits the amount of time you typically set aside for books. You could listen in more than one sitting, the listing does not specify chapter lengths or other playback details, so those may depend on the version available to you.
Compared with choosing a print book, this audiobook is the ear-led option: it lets you listen rather than read, while a printed text may be more convenient for readers who like to pause and revisit passages visually. The choice is less about extra features and more about which format fits your habits.
Technical overview
- Title: The Devil's Highway: A True Story
- Author: Luis Alberto Urrea
- Format: Unabridged audiobook
- Listening length: 8 hours and 53 minutes
- Publication date: June 2, 2011
- Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Where it shines
Readers describe the book as compelling and emotionally powerful, with a tragic, engrossing narrative. The writing is also praised for its carefully crafted, poetic style, while some readers value the depth of the research and the insights it offers. Those impressions may appeal if you’re looking for nonfiction with a strong narrative voice, rather than an audio title chosen mainly for a quick listen.
Opinions on readability are not uniform: some readers find the book worthwhile and absorbing, while others say it can be difficult to get through. That is worth bearing in mind when deciding whether to commit to the complete audiobook. The available information identifies the format as unabridged but does not provide details about the narrator or recording style.
When it makes sense
It suits you if you want Luis Alberto Urrea’s complete book in audiobook form and are comfortable setting aside time for a longer listen. The title and reader feedback point to a serious, emotionally weighty work, so it may be a better fit for attentive listening than for someone seeking a light or brief background title. It might not be a great match if you specifically want a short listen, or if you prefer the visual ease of reading and revisiting text. For a decision between formats, choose this version if listening is how you’re most likely to engage with the book, choose a print format if reading at your own pace is more important.