THE TATAMI GALAXY

Andrew Grace finds the humor in a narrative that is progressively unreliable yet always relatable. At Tokyo University, a college junior lives in a messy, cramped space, a "four-and-a-half-tatami room." He seeks the perfect college experience, preferably one that includes a "raven-haired beauty." Several alternate timelines unfold, each with subtly divergent details involving different college clubs but the same recurring characters who seek to sabotage the student's ideal journey through higher education. Grace's nimble, light touch keeps the proceedings buoyant as the protagonist faces deep questions about the nature of opportunities and choices. Grace's performance captures the audiobook's theme of personal growth and reflection. S.P.C. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2023]