LIFEFORM

Comedian, actor, and writer Jenny Slate is observant, sharp, and vulnerable in her latest audiobook about the nature of life. Her focus is wide--ranging from pregnancy and birthing to her place in the universe. The totality of the listening experience is deeply moving and delivered with a kind of openness that simply compels listeners to pay attention. Slate is not above the occasional scatological joke, but even those moments are a part of her lived experiences. Her material can be decentering, often taking listeners on flights through her perceptions of the world, yet her voice is always thoughtful and engaging. Her performance is timed to fully project both the humor and the heartbreak of giving life, and being alive. S.P.C. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2024]