Ask the Dust

Released: June 16, 2026
Length: 5 hrs 39 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Ecco

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In this classic California novel by John Fante, readers are introduced to Arturo Bandini, an aspiring writer navigating the challenges of the Great Depression in Los Angeles. As he becomes ensnared in an obsessive love affair with the enigmatic Camilla Lopez, his dreams of literary success begin to unravel when she disappears following a nervous breakdown. This poignant narrative explores themes of ambition, love, and the harsh realities of life as Bandini grapples with his identity and aspirations.

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