The Castle is an audiobook by Jon Ronson, narrated by Jon Ronson. The unabridged Audible edition runs 8 hrs 51 mins.
Publisher’s Summary
From the bestselling author of The Psychopath Test and So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed comes a darkly comic trip to the furthest reaches of the masculinity crisis
His only child is lured to a mysterious castle in the forests of New England late one night, sending Jon Ronson on an extraordinary adventure into a dark world of unmoored men desperately searching for purpose and control—whatever the cost.
With zero warning, the crisis of masculinity and its bizarre, wrecking-ball manifestations had crashed into Jon’s life. As his investigation deepens, urgent questions come to light: What exactly is “Princessing”? Why did a lawn care influencer dress as a baby in front of billions of online viewers? How did a paid-up member of the Skeptic Society derail his life in the name of a warped vision of chivalry? And, more pressingly, why are two recently released murderers on their way to pay Jon a visit?
In our rapidly changing society, many men have become detached from reality; some are behaving like separatists, while others have fallen deep down ideological rabbit holes. Is this a complete fracturing of society, a new era of disinhibition where anything goes?
Drawing on his trademark brand of humor, psychological insight, and unrivaled prescience, The Castle marks Jon Ronson’s long-awaited return to the written page in his darkest and most insightful book yet—one where he throws open the doors to the Castle and reveals a new lost generation of men.
Audiobook Details
- Narrated by: Jon Ronson
- Length: 8 hrs 51 mins
- Publisher: Audible Studios
- Release year: 2026
- Audible category: Health & Wellness / Psychology & Mental Health / Psychology
Listener Ratings
The Castle holds an average listener rating of 4.6/5 from 10 Audible ratings.
On Audible, ratings for this title break down into narration performance and story separately:
- Performance (narration): 4.8/5
- Story: 4.5/5
- 5-star ratings: 80% of all ratings
What Audible Listeners Are Saying
5/5 stars — “Nobody better”
Jon Ronson is our best – and possibly only – gonzo journalist we got left. Funny, honest, fascinating, wise. I finished this book in two days really awesome journalism.— Aidan O’Reilly, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Exploration of internet subculture and male anxiety”
Ronson’s work continues to explore those living on the outskirts of society. There are no real conclusions drawn, but it’s always a pleasure to listen to Ronson narrate his book and listen. to his brand of humorous investigations.— C.F., Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Jon’s thoughtful nuanced investigation into the crisis of postmodern masculinity. “
Must read! Ronson’s audio performance is spectacular. It takes an especially neurotic person to tackle such a topic. The fact that he sprinkles in anecdotes about his own struggles shows the painstaking work he does in his reporting. He comes to his own conclusions instead of following any predetermined path that coheres with most cultural narratives.— Audible customer, Audible listener
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