THE DREAM HOTEL

This dystopian novel, set in an uncomfortably near future, features an innocent woman who is incarcerated for her dreams. Exceptionally well narrated by Frankie Corzo, with brief bursts of affectless officialese delivered by Barton Caplan, the story works remarkably well as an audiobook. Much of the narrative is the protagonist Sara's thoughts, feelings, and reactions. Corzo perfectly nails the angsty and bewildered tone of Sara's voice and does a fine job with the other characters in this engaging work--reminiscent of Kafka and Orwell had they lived in the Internet Age. Sara and her cohorts' mysterious plight seem frighteningly possible. This eloquently written audiobook lingers with the listener. A.D.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2025]