THE CEMETERY OF UNTOLD STORIES

Alma Cuervo's warm, rich timbre and measured style suit this captivating audiobook. Her delivery works perfectly as she emulates the author's empathetic tone and wit. This is a vividly imagined story of a novelist whose nom de plume is Scheherazade. She leaves Vermont and returns to her native Dominican Republic to bury her untold (unfinished) works. The plot takes a satisfying turn to magical realism when she creates a cemetery for the stories and their imaginary characters take over to tell them, enriching, embroidering, and re-creating their own lives. Julia Alvarez has crafted a fantastical world, packed with local color and expressions, and Cuervo ensures that it's enjoyable on audio. A.D.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2024]