Franz Kafka's legacy can be seen in this series of vignettes. The performances are consistently subtle and deliberately nondescript, adding to the listener's feelings of confusion and claustrophobia. Some highlights: Penelope Rawlins captures a developing feeling of dread as a prospective client tours a new studio apartment with curious design qualities, including a single ladder for an entrance. Jessica Hayles weaves the tale of a future in which technology solves all problems, to humanity's detriment. Matt Reeves and Hayles convey the voices of grammatical characters on a page who are locked in an argument, to humorous effect. Minhee Yeo eerily conveys a text message conversation, perhaps between strangers, that centers on hygiene. This collection creates a disjointed listening experience. The result is often jarring yet always effective. S.P.C. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2024]
Trade Ed. Random House Audio 2024
DD ISBN 9798217066612 $17.50
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