THE SOL MAJESTIC

Narrator James Fouhey serves up a delicious feast of a performance in this unusual combination of science fiction, philosophy, and food. When teenaged Kenna stumbles onto the opportunity for a meal at the greatest restaurant in the universe, he doesn't know that it will upend his entire existence. Fouhey gives his all to the melodramatic action of a high-stress space kitchen. He enthusiastically embodies flamboyant chef Paulius, spidery manager Scrimshaw, and a whole rogue's gallery of kitchen outcasts. Fouhey perfectly pitches young Kenna as somber and reserved--in contrast to the raucous found family whose members slowly bring him out of his shell as he discovers his personal philosophy and learns to craft the perfect meal. N.M. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2019]