Length49m
About this audiobook
Ashes in the Quiet Heart is a deeply human psychological story about ambition, comparison, and the quiet power of self-reflection. Set in a Nigerian secondary school, the novel follows David Afolabi, a brilliant but reserved student whose growing resentment toward his charismatic classmate, Kunle, slowly turns admiration into hatred. As their academic rivalry intensifies through competitions, recognition, and public praise, David begins to believe that Kunle’s success is the reason he feels invisible.
But when a moment of honesty forces David to confront the truth behind his anger, he discovers that the real battle was never against Kunle at all. It was against the fear, pride, and insecurity within himself.
Through thoughtful conversations, personal struggles, and moments of quiet realization, this story explores how comparison can distort our view of others and ourselves.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry, Literary Classics
Length49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 4, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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