The Adults by Alison Espach

The Adults

A Darkly Humorous Coming-of-Age in Suburbia

Written byAlison Espach
Narrated byTavia Gilbert
Length10h12m
Release dateSeptember 23, 2025
LanguageEnglish
★★★☆ 3.6 (1 ratings)

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AuthorAlison Espach
NarratorTavia Gilbert
Runtime10h12m
PublishedSeptember 23, 2025
Rating★★★☆ 3.6 / 5 (1 ratings)
CategoriesLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Coming of Age, Literary Fiction
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

The Adults by Alison Espach is a piercing exploration of the lives of those living amidst the facade of suburban perfection. With biting wit and unflinching honesty, Espach dissects the relationships between parents, children, and lovers, revealing the complexities of adulthood. Narrator Tavia Gilbert brings the characters to life with a deft touch, her voice effortlessly shifting between the vulnerable and the infuriating. One of the standout features of this audiobook is its ability to balance darkness and humor, a delicate tightrope that Gilbert navigates effortlessly.

Tags: coming-of-agesuburban-fictiondark-humorcomplex-relationshipsadult-fictionfemale-protagonist

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  • Expert narration by Tavia Gilbert brings every character and scene to life across 10h12m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★☆

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As someone who's always been fascinated by the intricacies of human relationships, I found The Adults to be a riveting listen. Gilbert's narration is a major part of the book's success, her voice imbuing the characters with a sense of depth and nuance that's hard to find in many audiobooks. One of my favorite aspects of the story is the way Espach subverts the expectations of the affluent suburban lifestyle, revealing the cracks and fissures that lie beneath the surface. If I have any criticisms, it's that the supporting cast feels a bit one-dimensional at times, and some of the plot twists are predictable. However, these are minor quibbles in what is otherwise a compelling and thought-provoking listen.

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