ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

The nature of time permeates Chen's audiobook, and Tina Huang's somber, thoughtful performance fits the narrative perfectly. Alice is a New York freelancer who is pursuing insights into an elusive performance artist whose work includes public displays of punching a time clock. Meanwhile, in California, Alice's father is progressing further into dementia, requiring increased assistance to manage his daily needs as he approaches death. As Alice explores her "projects," she creates a singular view of life: that all things require a beginning and an end. Huang's narration evokes a cerebral audio environment that effectively conveys the novel's deep themes. S.P.C. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2022]