Elizabeth Strout's new novel, "The Things We Never Say," has been longlisted for this year's Booker Prize. The book portrays the existential crisis of Artie Dam, a history teacher from coastal Massachusetts.
Artie Dam is depicted as a much-loved teacher who observes a growing hopelessness among his young students. They are reportedly dispirited by the state of the world and doubt their ability to achieve professional dreams. Artie shares these feelings of dread and ennui, and is aghast at the imminent re-election of an unnamed leader.
The narrative also delves into Artie's personal life, including his loneliness within his marriage and the lingering impact of a car accident a decade prior involving his son. The audiobook, available from Penguin Audio, is 6 hours and 35 minutes long and is narrated by Robert Petkoff.