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In-Depth Market Research Interviews with Dead People: Volvo

Written by: Alison Espach
Narrated by: Susannah Jones, Allyson Johnson
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Acclaimed author of The Adults Alison Espach’s short story "In-Depth Market Research Interviews with Dead People" is an at-once hilarious and heart-breaking portrait of a dead woman’s marriage and the Volvo that stood in the middle of it all.

If you knew you were going to die in two years, would you still have gone with the Volvo? So begins the first question of this interview between the recently deceased Linda and her Volvo’s Market Research representative. Over the course of the rest of the interview, listen in and roll down your window into not only a woman’s marriage but a psyche. This brilliantly woven tale shines a light on our collective idiosyncrasies, neuroses, and desires. In the tradition of Sally Rooney and Maria Semple, Alison Espach threads the needle between humor and devastation and emerges a master of observational satire and millennial voice.

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This was something different from what I hear generally and honestly I am surprised this was not well-known to me earlier. Really great story and looking forward to similar ones.

Unique

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The performance from the narrator was awesome, the few so-sad-that-throat-chocked sounds in between the dialogue was awesome.

The story itself was intriguing, but I was expecting it to be something more/better. Overall a good listen, if you are in a mode for a quick listen.

Just curious, how did she die? was it the health issue ( cells in pelvic?) or something else

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I really liked it , it makes you invested in the story. we can feel the emotions of character in the voice

nice and somehow heart touching

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I was intrigued from the first question and the whole premise is incredibly fascinating. It’s a truly unique take on consumer psychology and the role consumerism plays in shaping relationships.

I did expect it to be a little more in-depth, the title does make you feel that. Not quite satisfied with the ending.

But overall, it’s a cool out-of-the-box book, great to listen to when travelling or taking a walk.

Such a unique take

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Loved the story and the narration. The story concept was really interesting and original. The voices were also very clear and soothing.

Loved the Story

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