I think both reading and listening can be extremely enriching experiences. I find listening a bit challenging because my attention tends to wander off sometimes. However, that was how it was when I first tried reading: it was difficult to sustain attention.
I recently listened to AJ Homes's reading of Margaret Atwood's Stone Mattress. It was a chilling experience. It felt like I was reading the short story.
In sum: I like both, but I prefer reading (but this is not because I dislike the listening, just a personal preference.)
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