The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman — Unabridged Audiobook
The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman is Margot Mifflin’s unabridged audiobook biography of Olive Oatman. It follows her childhood, captivity and return to white society, with the listing describing a narrative based on historical records including letters and diaries.
At a glance
- A biography tracing Olive Oatman’s life from her Illinois childhood through captivity and her return to white society.
- The listing says the account draws on historical records, including letters and diaries of Oatman’s friends and relatives.
- Unabridged audio narrated by Kaipo Schwab, with a stated listening length of 6 hours and 47 minutes.
Reference price: $22.29
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Historical-biography focus covers Oatman’s life across multiple stages, rather than only her captivity.
- The stated unabridged edition and listening length make the audio commitment clear.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 6 hours and 47 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Margot Mifflin |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Kaipo Schwab |
| Publisher | Tantor Audio |
| Publication date | 29 April 2016 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in historical biographies and the history of the American West.
- Buyers seeking an unabridged audiobook about Olive Oatman, narrated by Kaipo Schwab.
Less suited to
- Listeners who prefer a brisk narrative throughout, as customer feedback is mixed on pacing and readability.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative, well-researched and compelling, with appreciation for its factual approach. Reactions to readability and writing are mixed, including reports that the narrative can feel plodding. That matters for listeners choosing a biography to follow over its stated 6 hours and 47 minutes. The ratings indicate a generally favourable but not uniformly positive response, without explaining individual ratings.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as informative and well-researched.
- Feedback appreciates its historical account and factual approach.
Mixed feedback
- Customer feedback is divided on readability and writing quality, with some finding it easy to read and others describing it as plodding.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Blue Tattoo about?
It follows Olive Oatman’s life, including her childhood, captivity, return to white society and later years.
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The author is Margot Mifflin and the narrator is Kaipo Schwab.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 6 hours and 47 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
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