Simply put, an abridged audiobook is a shortened version of the full text. If done right, the themes, tones, and mood should all line up with the original text. Conversely, unabridged audiobooks consist of the full literary text, kept intact as originally published.

What is the point of an abridged book?

The definition of abridged is “To reduce in scope; to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense.” An abridged version of a book maintains the integrity of the story while reducing the length, thus, reducing the amount of time it might take to read.

What is abridged books vs unabridged?

An abridged audiobook is a shortened version of the book. You'll get the main idea of the book just not all the smaller details! An unabridged audiobook contains all the original content of the book - the whole kit and caboodle!