EXTINCTION CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Stories

The people, plants, landscapes, and histories of Hawaii come alive in this collection of short stories. Jennifer Robideau narrates with a light touch and minimal character voices, choosing instead to provide a welcome continuity of tone across the stories. Through her characters' intimate relationships with each other and their home places, Rigg explores the legacy of colonialism and tourism in Hawaii, as well as the legacies of resilience, resistance, and love. Robideau narrates a story about an older man who is looking back on his life, a teenage girl who is discovering herself, a 20-something who is returning home after a long absence, and more. Her smooth, unobtrusive narration makes this an easy and enjoyable listen, and her careful attention to Hawaiian place names and other words reflects the care and love Rigg put into these works. L.S. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2025]