THE SLIP

Narrators Shaun Taylor-Corbett and Renata Friedman bring to life this epic novel spanning the period from 1998 to 2014, when teen Nathanial Rothstein goes missing in Austin, Texas. They voice a wide cast of misfits whose lives intersect during the pivotal summer of 1998. At 16, Rothstein is miserable, yet through a phone-sex hotline, workouts at a boxing gym, and access to medication at a nursing home, his worldview expands in unexpected ways, particularly around race and gender. Taylor-Corbett and Friedman deliver a range of accents that lend authenticity to the extensive list of characters they portray. Their vocal talents capture humor, sadness, and tension with nuance and sincerity. Overall, their performances help sustain listener engagement throughout this sweeping story. A.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2025]