Length7h 43m
About this audiobook
Alfred Polly, a man trapped in a suffocating marriage and a failing shop, decides that the only way to save his life is to burn it down. His journey toward self-discovery takes him from the depths of despair to an eccentric riverside inn where he finally finds a reason to exist. This satirical masterpiece celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the courage required to start over.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (8.7K)
Includes StoryGraph, Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing
GenreHumor, Literary Classics, General Fiction
Length7 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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