Is there an audiobook of Kafka on the Shore?
by Haruki Murakami · magic realist fiction, metafiction, fantasy
Yes — there is an audiobook.
Narrated by Sean Barrett, Oliver Le Sueur, running 19h 8m. You can also listen to a copy you already own, in whichever voice you like.
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Questions
Is there an audiobook of Kafka on the Shore?
Yes. Kafka on the Shore is available on Audible, narrated by Sean Barrett, Oliver Le Sueur, with a running time of about 19h 8m.
How long does it take to listen to Kafka on the Shore?
The Audible edition runs 19h 8m.
Can I listen to Kafka on the Shore without an Audible subscription?
Yes. AllReads reads a copy you already own — an EPUB or a PDF — aloud in a natural AI voice, highlighting each word as it is spoken. The voices run on your own OpenAI or xAI API key, so you pay the provider directly for what you generate rather than a monthly fee.
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