BLUE RUIN

Hari Kunzru narrates his novel, set during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jay, once a rising star in the British art world, is now living in his car in the U.S. Kunzru lends his own English accent and gravelly timbre to working-class Jay. One day, on his pizza delivery route, Jay's ex, Alice, opens the door, feels sorry for him, and offers him shelter. She's living with the man she left him for on a large property. As Jay reconnects with the world he left behind and with his identity as an artist, a violent conspiracy theorist is also living with his girlfriend on the property. The convergence of these five characters creates a volatile mix. Kunzru's contemplative narration captures the deeply personal side of art in relation to the artist. C.R. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2024]