Candide: Audiobook
The Candide audiobook runs an estimated 4.5 hours (about 3 hours at 1.5× playback speed).
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 4.5 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 9 days |
| 1 hour / day | 5 days |
| 2 hours / day | 3 days |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 3 days |
You'll finish in–by –
What our data says
- At 4.5 hours (estimated), it's shorter than 99% of the romance audiobooks we measured.
- That's 46% shorter than the average romance audiobook (8.3 hrs across 3596 titles in our dataset).
Computed from romance audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.
Who is this for?
Best for romance listeners: a weekend-size listen at 4.5 hours (estimated).
About the book
The novel follows the journey of a young man named Candide, who is taught by his tutor Pangloss that everything in the world is for the best and that we live in "the best of all possible worlds". However, after being expelled from his wealthy family's home and experiencing a series of misfortunes, Candide begins to question this philosophy. Throughout the novel, Candide travels across Europe and South America, encountering various characters and experiencing a wide range of disasters, including war, natural disasters, and disease. Despite the many tragedies he faces, Candide remains optimistic and hopeful, clinging to the belief that everything will eventually turn out for the best. Candide is a biting critique of the philosophy of optimism, as well as an exploration of the nature of human suffering and the pursuit of happiness.
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Start listening freeQuestions listeners ask
How long is the Candide audiobook?
Candide runs about 4.5 hours, our estimate from its 152 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 3 hours.
Is the Candide audiobook free?
Yes, for new listeners: the trial starts you with three free audiobooks.
When was Candide first published?
Candide by Voltaire was first published in 1746.
