BEEP

Beep is a monkey, and in Bill Roorbach's offbeat fantasy tale, he's the central narrator, communicating to the listener in a kind of childlike animal-speak akin to his species. Roorbach provides the words and voice to this amusing and disorienting story about the relationship between nature and humans. Listeners follow Beep's travels from his homeland to New York with young Inga, his closest companion, who encounters Beep while on vacation in Costa Rica. Beep quickly adapts to airplane flights, video screens, and a surprise appearance by Greta Thunberg, whose presence signals the book's deeper theme. Roorbach's gentle, childlike narration adds to the audiobook's unique tone, which may resonate with listeners. S.P.C. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2024]