CETUS FINALIS: A Gray Whale Odyssey (Immersive Audiobook)

CETUS FINALIS: A Gray Whale Odyssey by Suhail Rafidi is a beautiful exploration of oceans far and wide, family, oral tradition storytelling, and the matriarchal structure of whales, as well as a poetic rebellion against environmental downturn. A world-bendingly immersive audiobook, narrated by a full cast of performers and led by vocal artist Ryan Hurtgen, whose narration is quiet, soothing, and poetic, imitating ocean movement through speech and lulling the listener into a state of relaxation. The inclusion of the rest of the cast, singing most of their dialogue, beautifully imitates whale song and harkens back to oral tradition, particularly reminiscent of Native stories and performances.

CETUS FINALIS will be a wonderful choice for readers who are interested in ecological fiction, celebrations of family, tradition, and community obligation, and of course, whale and marine animal lovers. Those who are interested in the audiobook will find the story to be uniquely easy to follow, and they will frequently feel as if they are one among the pod. Readers who have not yet explored audiobook options could also rest assured that this would be an enjoyable, immersive, and accessible first read and listen experience.