Memoir

My Burning Country

by Clara Castellan · Narrated by Amara Okonjo · 13 hrs 34 min

★★★★☆ 4.5 · 3,352 ratings

A memoir of leaving, arriving and the unglamorous work of starting over.

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A memoir of leaving, arriving and the unglamorous work of starting over.

My Burning Country is the kind of audiobook you press into a friend's hands and then ask about a week later. Clara Castellan writes with real attention to detail, and the pacing carries you through to the final page.

“A novel that sneaks up on you and stays for weeks.” The Northern Courier

Publisher	Quillfeather Publishing
Publication date	May 2026
Narrator	Amara Okonjo
Length	13 hrs 34 min
Format	Unabridged audiobook (Digital download, Audio CD and Streaming available)
ISBN	978-1-81847-311-5
Genre	Memoir
Language	English

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★★★★☆ Solid, with a few slow patches

Strong voice and great atmosphere, though the middle drags a little. Still glad I read it.

Alicia R. · Jun 1, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★★☆ Good, not great

Enjoyable and well written. Not quite what I expected from the description, but I'd read more by Clara Castellan.

Jordan L. · Jul 10, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★★☆ Absolutely loved it

I picked this up on a whim and finished it in two sittings. My Burning Country is warm, sharp and beautifully paced.

Alicia R. · Feb 1, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★★☆ Good, not great

Enjoyable and well written. Not quite what I expected from the description, but I'd read more by Clara Castellan.

Marcus T. · Feb 23, 2026 · Verified buyer

Clara Castellan

Charleston, SC

Clara Castellan grew up in Charleston, SC and spent years as a ferry deckhand before turning to writing full time. Their work has appeared in The Lantern and The Lantern. They now live in Savannah, GA with two cats.