THE LATE AMERICANS

Kevin R. Free delivers a dazzling performance of a novel that centers around contemporary artists living in Iowa City. Poets, writers, and musicians sit around at parties, in bars, and at cafés, discussing what it means to be an artist. Their social lives are deliciously messy as they fall in and out of love, seeking companionship to rid themselves of their loneliness. Free’s narration moves among the viewpoints of the main characters with ease, creating a distinct voice for each one. As is the case for all the best narrators, his performance is completely engrossing. He perfectly embodies the characters, expressing every inch of their humanity. His voice carries so much emotion, capturing characters’ inner lives and dialogue as they’re consumed by love, jealousy, and obsession. K.D.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2023 Best Audiobook © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2023]