THE LAST DAYS OF GOOD PEOPLE

Chris Andrew Ciulla narrates a thought-provoking story about a small team of observers who arrive at a dying planet and confront an unusual alien race. Warin's only job is to monitor and report on the final days of Retti 4, where an extinction-level virus is about to wipe the planet clean of the "rettys" that inhabit it. He learns the aliens aren't primitive but are vastly different from humans, having a fascinating mix of industrious nature and ethical compassion. Ciulla commands the ear with subtle vocal tricks to bring the unusual retty speech patterns to life. His performance plays with volume, often ramping up to emotive exclamations with surprising intensity. The contemplative and philosophical nature of the story benefits from Ciulla's careful but playful use of tone and intonation. It's a profound and endearing exploration of what it means to be human and the strength required to confront things larger than oneself. J.M.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2025]