HOW TO BE REMEMBERED

Narrator Lewis Fitz-Gerald adds a profound sense of loss and despair to the forlorn character of Tommy Llewellyn. The magical realism of Thompson's take on identity harkens to the best of "The Twilight Zone." As Fitz-Gerald describes the details of the mysterious "Reset" in a tone of wonder, it dawns on the listener just what's happening. The universe erases every detail of Tommy the day after his birthday. He must rebuild his life each year. This might be a blessing in some ways, but what happens if you fall in love and the object of your affection can't remember ever meeting you? Fitz-Gerald's narration adds urgency and a sense of hope as Tommy moves toward an emotionally uplifting conclusion. R.O. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2023]