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Title details for In the Distance by Hernan Diaz - Available

In the Distance

by Hernan Diaz
Peter Berkrot
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A young Swedish immigrant finds himself penniless and alone in California. The boy travels East in search of his brother, moving on foot against the great current of emigrants pushing West. Driven back again and again, he meets naturalists, criminals, religious fanatics, swindlers, Indians, and lawmen, and his exploits turn him into a legend. Diaz defies the conventions of historical fiction and genre, offering a probing look at the stereotypes that populate our past and a portrait of radical foreignness.

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  • Release date

    October 10, 2017

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781681687391
      • File size: 267527 KB
      • Duration: 09:17:20

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Alexander Skarsgard provides the ideal voice for this audiobook. Just as one settles in with what seems like a typical Western, something occurs that reveals there's nothing typical about it. Hakan, a reserved Swede of intimidating size, must navigate a strange country where dangers abound. Skarsgard's gentle tone suggests an innocence glowing halo-like over Hakan. At the same time, a tone of melancholy suggests the folly of that expectation. Skarsgard makes the most of the limited dialogue by going all-in on nuances when characters do speak. His performance shines in quiet moments when the audiobook inspires empathy even as it roils with violence and despair. Not for the faint of heart, this story will awaken an appreciation for the better aspects of human nature. L.B.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine

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