The Hearing Test

In this captivating debut novel, a young woman in her late twenties grapples with sudden deafness and the profound changes it brings to her perception of the world. Set in a New York City studio, she records her year of estrangement, enchantment, and chance encounters—finding meaning and curiosity amid uncertainty. Through her interactions with neighbors, loved ones, and the artistic and philosophical worlds she explores, the story explores themes of silence, seeing, and resilience with wit and depth.