DREAM STATE

This audiobook begins with plans for a wedding and goes on to include . . . nearly everything else. MacLeod Andrews is an excellent narrator: gentle, funny, sharp, and intuitive. When Cece and Charlie's special day--officiated by Charlie's troubled friend, Garrett--moves in an unexpected direction, Andrews captures the characters' interactions without dramatic excess. Dialogue is among Andrews's strengths. The audiobook spans decades, and those time jumps are fairly seamless. The pacing and production are excellent, making the memorable performance easy to follow. Andrews maintains a warm and reliable voice that rewards the listener who spends time with these three people and their choices. DREAM STATE will inspire melancholy, surprise, and laughter. L.B.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2025]