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Resurrections

by Ada Hoffmann
Nancy Wu
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This collection of short stories and poems by Ada Hoffmann traverses extraordinary universes packed with faeries, cyborgs, talking otters, punitive gods, lovestruck sea creatures, fossil hunters, extraterrestrials, and much more.
Exploring themes of love and self-existence, community and otherness, and perseverance, Resurrections is a wondrous blend of genres and literary forms.
In "Jenny's House," a young girl brings a slimy souvenir from a playdate gone wrong to show-and-tell. "Variations on a Theme from Turandot" is the story of a devout slave's struggle with a stubborn, ruthless princess, replayed as an epic opera every night. In "Transitional Chords," an unmotivated
conservatory student finally connects with music when he falls victim to an otherworldly voice.
"Harmony Amid the Stars" chronicles a spaceship's inhabitants' descent into madness through a cleaning lady's diary. "I Sing Against the Silent Sun" is about the unbreakable bond between a fugitive and his ship's AI.
Each universe contains an intricately crafted history, cast of characters, places, and paradoxes. From layered magical realms to beauty supply storerooms, Hoffmann brings often-overlooked characters and perspectives to life and lets their unfettered reality expand our imaginations. Resurrections
is a glimpse into the spectrum of human existence, flitting from world to world in Hoffmann's spectacular style.

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  • Release date

    December 19, 2023

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      • ISBN: 9781705067284
      • File size: 290410 KB
      • Duration: 10:05:01

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      This amalgamation of short stories, poems, and other genres defies categorization. Nancy Wu's performance follows suit, bringing a masterful versatility that marks each chapter with its own uniqueness. The collection opens with "Variations on a Theme from Turandot," in which a young slave slowly alters the narrative of the opera she acts in each night. The work that follows,"Jenny's House," involves a child who brings a malevolent ball of slime to show-and-tell. "Transitional Chords" shows the otherworldly events that can occur when two students bond through music. "The Scrape of Tooth and Bone" combines robotics with fossil hunting. The stories feature children, abuse survivors, neurodivergent people, and queer folks. Wu's committed performances help each find their power and agency. A.A.H. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine

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