DEATH OF THE AUTHOR

Liz Femi is the primary narrator of this meta-narrative about a paraplegic Nigerian American woman and her unexpected rise to fame. Suddenly unemployed, Zelu risks writing a novel unlike any she's ever written before, a futuristic sci-fi epic about androids who exist after humanity becomes extinct. Femi carefully adjusts the strength of her Nigerian accent while voicing Zelu's family, perfectly conveying their judgmental attitudes and emotional distress throughout the audiobook. Interviews with male characters are voiced by Anthony Oseyemi, Jason Culp, and Chris Djuma. All the female interviews, as well as the segments of the story from the robot Ankara's point of view, are voiced by Femi, showing her impressive range of accents and vocal nuance. Femi's distinct voices complement each character's personality, thoroughly enriching this audiobook. A.K.R. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2025]