ARCHIVE OF UNKNOWN UNIVERSES

Narrator Lee Osorio interweaves stories from different eras and countries in this science fiction audiobook. In 2018, Salvadoran American student Ana uses a device to view glimpses of alternate universes. She's also exploring her mysterious family history and her conflicting desires for her future. In the 1970s, revolutionaries Rafael and Neto, who is the uncle of Ana's boyfriend, Luis, fight for their love and their political beliefs in El Salvador. Osorio's subtle differences in delivery help listeners keep track of the varied settings and the cast of characters--though his lower pitch for the 1970s is more pleasing to the ear than the slightly higher register of the 2010s. Listeners may wish for more time with Rafael and Neto's bold love for each other and their revolutionary dream, even as they face steep challenges. V.E.G. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2025]