Big Age

by Kenya Barris, Danny Segal, Isaac Schamis

*Listening Length: 3 hours and 25 minutes

From visionary creator Kenya Barris (beloved TV sitcom Black-ish and the podcast Unusual Suspects). Starring comedy legends Jenifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer, and Niecy Nash-Betts, Big Age follows recently retired couple Dot and Butch Watts' reluctant relocation to their new Floridian home, Sunset Gardens, a senior community that is anything but relaxing.

In Barris' retirement community, Dot and Butch encounter a parade of unforgettable personalities pushing their fifty-year marriage to the limit. There's Ethel (Nash-Betts), Butch's flirtatious ex-flame; spiritually possessed neighbors; pesky pill-pushing couples; and the ferociously competitive Stevenator.

Through its blend of outrageous comedy (key party, anyone?) and touching revelations, Big Age explores what it means to grow older without growing old at heart. As the Watts learn to embrace their quirky new world, they discover that senior living can be delightfully thrilling—if you let it. Crank up the volume and buckle in; growing old is not for the faint of heart.



Jenifer Lewis as "Dot”

Cedric the Entertainer as "Butch"

Niecy Nash-Betts as "Ethel"

Diarra Kilpatrick as "Maggie"

Miles Brown as "Trevor"

P. J. Byrne as "John”

Sophie Hayden as "Mimi"

Nana Visitor as "Cassava"

Michael Harney as "Stevenator"

Jim Meskimen as "Bill"

Jane Gennaro as "Jill"

Ezra Knight as "Freddy"

Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

Genres: Audiobook, Fiction, Humor, Comedy, African American

4 pages, Audible Audio

Published February 5, 2026

Reviews

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audible really continues to push the envelope on audiobooks and I love it. I saw this preview for a full cast narration and decided to give it a go and I loved it. To me, this was almost exactly like a sitcom, but an audio edition instead. While I loved the idea of watching a heart warning satire , I cant find it in me to actually sit down for the show. So this was a perfect medium for me. The voice acting themselves was extremely rich and vivid. It was enough to make me feel like I was really watching it while I went about my day.
I also enjoyed the story itself. Dot and Butch take on a retirement home, albeit reluctantly. With themes of finding yourself alone and in a long term marriage, it was really enjoyable. It was very light hearted with just enough subtle importance to make you appreciate the growth. The characters also had me laughing out loud several times.
I would recommend it to anyone and would definitely listen to a sequel.

[Jessica Neely · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re looking for a read that will have you laughing all the way through, this is it!!

[Carrey 🍓 · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Audible Original Big Age was an absolute comedic ride. I was laughing from start to finish.

The story unfolds in an episodic format, very much like a sitcom or an old time radio show, complete with immersive, interactive audio elements that make it feel very dynamic.

The plot centers on Dot and Butch, a married couple whose daughter, Maggie, moves them into a Florida retirement community called Sunset Gardens. Butch, ever the optimist, embraces the change. Dot, on the other hand, is resistant from the start and even more so when she discovers that Butch’s first love and ex-girlfriend, Ethel, also happens to live there.

What follows is a series of chaotic, hilarious scenarios involving Dot, Butch, and the eclectic residents of Sunset Gardens.

🌅⛲️🌴 🌅⛲️🌴 🌅⛲️🌴 🌅⛲️🌴

Overall, I had a great time with this one. It was funny, charming, and quite entertaining.

My one gripe? Dot herself. While I appreciated that every character had a distinct personality and comedic presence, I just couldn’t fully warm up to her. She grated on me more often than not. She was tolerable at times, but there were moments when I found her completely insufferable.

Despite that, the supporting cast more than made up for it. I especially loved the new age, metaphysical hippie grandma; I could absolutely see myself turning into her one day at a retirement home.

At the end of the day, if you love comedy and ensemble chaos, I definitely recommend giving this a listen. It had me laughing from episode one.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❌/5.

[Kesia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ll always enjoy the multitude of character narrations and the background music and sounds. It add so much depth to the story. Overall, the actual story wasn’t too interesting to me. It was nice to get a perspective of aging and the nuances of an aging couple. The plot itself didn’t truly capture my interest.

[RB · Rating 5 out of 5]

It began slowly for me at first, but because I like the cast, I was pleasantly surprised as I laughed throughout the chapters. Jennifer Lewis is truly the grand dame in all that she does, Cedric the Entertainer was as funny as ever, and Niecy Nash-Betts as the "aged ingenue" was the perfect spice along with the cast of seniors who epitomized who we could all be at that age- it was a hoot and a whole bunch of fresh air to listen to. A definite day brightener.

[Jeremy Britton · Rating 3 out of 5]

3⭐️

[Ka’Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read/listen in-between genres to avoid a reading slump. Honestly, I only chose it because of Jenifer Lewis. I absolutely love her. Haha.

[Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this excellent audio production about an older couple being forced by their daughter to move into a senior community. Dot and Butch think that they are too young to have to move into assisted living but a fall and home dissuades them of that notion. And Dot does not love the idea of living in the same community as Butch's old girlfriend Ethel. The move forces Dot and Butch to examine their lives and they see that they might be stuck in a rut so they decide to engage more with their new neighbors and join in various activities. Dot also decides that now is the perfect time to finally write that book that she always wanted to write except she doesn't keep it as private as she'd hoped and soon the whole community is reading about her secrets and how she really feels about the people that she finds herself living with. A funny, quick romp.

[Toni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilarious. I needed a good belly laugh, and Jenifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer and Niecy Nash brought it!!
Who knew retirement communities be wilding...oh wait, this was Florida....was loofah's mentioned? I might have to listen again...

[Lois · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was hilarious and fun.

[Cassandra Joseph · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun short story about getting older, moving into a retirement community and coming to grips with aging. Well narrated and fun to listen to.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars! This was so much fun! Definitely recommend if you need a good laugh! Great cast!

[Abia Hashmi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great audiobook! Really enjoyed the full cast. I enjoyed the titled chapters! Great performance by all. Older couple, moving into a assisted living facility, where they learn about one another, and discover community. I would def want to live here, when I grow older.

[Roxanne Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

It had great voice acting, fully developed, and fleshed out characters. Even the supporting characters were memorable.
I laughed out loud and had a good time while important issues like community, reinviting yourself in the winter of your years, maintaining intimate relationships and addressing unresolved feelings were discussed.

[R. Small · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an extreemply enjoyable listen that 4 stars doesnt even seem high enough. I loved the sharp and funny banter throughout the whole story... I dont think I wasnt smiling at any point of this one!! I was completely invested from start to finish of this one!!

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

The storyline and characters are all relatable whether you are witnessing your parent(s) aging or have been there done that. Most of the story is humorous but there are a few that will make you stop and push back a tear. Kenya Barris has done an amazing job with this one.

[Ashlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was fun. Great humor and wonderful narrators (I’m a sucker for a full cast!) It was essentially a short story about nothing and about everything. It was like a long episode of a T.V. show. It was totally worth it though.

[GetLitWithRae · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a hilariously entertaining audiobook that kept my attention from start to finish. It was funny, yes, but also so realistic in the way it explored relationships, ambition, and adulthood.

Every character brought something meaningful to the story, and the narration made them feel even more alive. Honestly? I would absolutely watch this as a TV show. Add Jenifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer, and Niecy Nash-Betts to the cast and it’s already a winning combo.

I definitely need more. It ended in a way that leaves room for a sequel, and I’m hoping the story continues because I’d happily dive back in.

[Jenn Victorious · Rating 5 out of 5]

This audiobook was so incredibly entertaining. It listened like a play, with sound effects and all. I was pleasantly surprised to hear the credits and Detroit’s own, Diarra Kilpatrick, plays one of the characters. Kenya Burris knocked it out of the park with this audiobook concept and I’m ready for the continuation of the characters in a second production. Bravo! 👏🏾

[Missy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious shenanigans when a septagenarian couple married for 50 years moves into an assisted living home with the husband's old high school sweetheart, who's single. Cedric the entertainer is great as one of the narrators.

[Felecia Rodney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audio review:
Full Cast Duet Narration including Jennifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer, and Niecy Nash-Betts

Tropes:
Married couple antics
Senior living chaos
Quirky neighbors
Flirty exes
Mischievous adventures

Dot and Butch Watts move into the senior community Sunset Gardens, expecting peace and quiet—only to find chaos, intrigue, and laughter at every corner. From outrageous parties to touching revelations, Big Age proves life is far from over once you hit retirement. I was cracking the whole time. I swear Audible originals are so good.

[Darwin Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilarious from start to finish😂

[Jumping to Conclusions with ZellaBee · Rating 5 out of 5]

ZellaBee Rating: No Notes for You (Love & Recommend)

(Audible): Jenifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer, etc. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Summary: A Reminder that Sometimes Putting Your Parents in a Home is Not a Threat but a Loving Promise

Who says just because your husband falls trying to get you to dance with him in the living room and YOU tumble trying to help him get up means you have to be under supervision? In this case it’s the daughter that comes to rescue you after you both spend 6 hours on the floor in excruciating pain unable to get up. Still it’s a hard pill to swallow and Dorothy Watts (Dot), refuses to be miserable without EVERYONE knowing about it. Shes the stoic, albeit funny as hell, retired English teacher to her her husband, Butch’s golden retriever like retire Fire Chief. He wants to go out and live life in Los Angelos while she was content to stay in and continuing pretending to start to maybe write…eventually. Until they fell. Their adult daughter Maggie, i.e. The Traitor packs up the house and 4 weeks later has her parents in a beautiful new retirement community, Sunset Gardens in Florida. Ugh. Maggie genuinely wanted them closer especially since she is going through a divorce and her teenage son, Trevor is taking it well but this change would help make the transition smoother for everyone. So yeah, Dot is salty. She had to give up her house, sold her brand new Cadillac, and she’s the only one mad. How the fuck dare they?!

On the tour of the facility under the over the top cheerfulness of John, the Director of the facility she meets a new friend. Ethel played by Niecy Nash. Someone who spills all the tea on the place and keeps it real from the very beginning. They are fast buddies and Dot thinks at least she’ll have ONE person besides Butch to make this place bearable. When they link back up with the group, it turns out new friend Ethel is Butch’s old girlfriend. High school sweetheart. First love. First...everything he points out. Ethel is all of a sudden throwing around “Butchie” and he’s throwing around “Ethie” trying to get both of them shot and shoved into shallow graves. Turns out Ethie has been divorced 3 or 4x and still has feelings for her old flame. Now she’s a threat and the old bitch takes every opportunity the rest of the book to try to break this 45 year marriage up.

Not too long after getting there Maggie tells that she and husband that’s been suspiciously absent (and is afraid of Dot) are getting divorced. Immediately Dot springs into action, getting all the residents she begrudgingly come to like together to discuss options so her baby doesn’t die alone and bitter…like Ethel (her words not mine lmao). Incidentally Ethel comes up with John, asking him all the questions that they discussed and pushed many other me out of the running. He checks all the boxes: not gay, doesn’t live in Thailand, alive, you know all the key things. Okay, and he’s sweet. Boring and awkward but sweet. The elaborate ruse that nearly burns down the facility on Mardi Gras night comes to pass and Maggie admits she’s not really ready to date. Even if she thinks the attempt was sorta nice (as nice as her mom can be that is) and when her and her son are heading out, John decides to shoot his shot. Sorta. He asks her to call IF she does decide she’s ready…or just needs a tour guide through the mid-West. And she does call. They date the rest of the book and he even properly meets Trevor taking him along on one of their dates to get to know each other. Awww. Now on to the DRAMA!

Dot is jealous like she hasn’t been in years over this Ethel BS. First night, she tried to take Butch behind the gazebo, the same place she told her when they met was a hook up spot. When Dot ran back there and caught them in each others face she ran off. Ethel finds her and tells her that nothing happened and nothing was going to happen. Yes, she loved the attention and the feeling of being noticed that Butch gave her, because it’s been awhile since anyone was happy to see her, but that’s all. They were going back there to plan a surprise for Dot. She’s all types of hussy’s at this point so she doesn’t believe a word until Butch comes out trying to dance. The same one he fell doing back at their house 4 weeks ago. And…just like back then…he falls LMAO. The best part about this new adventure is it has Dot writing again. Sure it’s about everyone else’s business and her witty observations around them but still. A win is a win. Just in time for the “key party” that neither her or Butch want to participate in. But they also don’t want to be seen as prudes. Especially Dot, especially in front of that frigid bitch Ethel.

So, even though she and Butch agreed to not (he thinks it’s gross to think about where everyone has been), she throws their room keys into the ring and it’s too late to pull it back. They go to some sort of Wild West night where everyone dresses in their best orthopedic boots and spurs and they’re so nervous that she decides to take whatever drugs they recommend to forget the rest of the night. Butch always the loyal partner has what she’s having…and they ball out! They have a ton of fun, act strange in front of their daughter that they aren’t sure is really even there and are glad they came until it’s time for the keys to be exchanged. Dot pulls the Steve O’Nator’s key, a man whose still living in his HS football years, but the moment she gets to the door she throws up on the handle and runs away. When she gets back to her room a moment later she throws herself into her husbands arms and tells him she couldn’t and wouldn’t ever want anyone but him. Then Ethel comes out of the bathroom in lingerie holding a lasso. YUP!

Well…of course she took the entire situation that she technically initiated and agreed to out of spite and petty jealousy with the grace and humility of a raccoon trapped in a plastic bag. She spends days crying and pretending not to acting like it’s an anomaly of the elements and shutting Butch out. So what does his oblivious ass do? Run to Ethel for help! Chile there is truly no hope that a man will develop a brain later on in life when the blood doesn’t have to share space with his brain and dick at the same time. Le sigh. Down at poker, Ethel gets everyone else to fold by bluffing their “tells” until it’s down to her, Dot and Butch. They’re going back and forth until Butch can’t take it anymore and wants to stop being blamed for going along to get along and still ending up being blamed. Dot says she can’t trust him anymore and leaves the table, with all the winnings because of course she has THEE best poker face. To celebrate her win and cheer herself up she hops a free shuttle to a deli nearby and get a meal. Not too long after she orders, Butch shows up and they talk. She comes to hr conclusion the way she has been taking being here has been a “her” problem, not a “them” problem. Shes been in a rut and not sure who she is or what she wants and she needs space to figure that out. He agrees to support her in her self-reflection ready to leave her with her thoughts when he meal shows up. She gives him the tuna melt (because she knew he would come after her) awwww.

John allows Dot to move to another room to get the space she needs, but can’t concentrate enough to to do anything but miss, wonder and worry about Butch. Mimi, the predictable old Southern Belle asks her to come to Book Club and she does. Even with Ethel there (and her having to throw one of the best jabs about that bitch being a whore after she implies that Bufch will divorce her.) Dot manages to enjoy herself as it reminds her of school. Then it’s cooking club, where she almost kills Steve in a series of accidents. By the end of the day like 6pm she realizes this was the most active she’s been in years and the snore filled sleep she has afterwards is well earned. After that she’s so motivated that she takes on every single club the place has to offer, and since they can’t go outside due to the excessive weather she’s still going a bit stir crazy. She just wants to go out for a walk and during a particularly interesting Book Club meeting everyone discusses the changes they’ve seen in her for the better. Even Ethel who says her insults have dropped by at least 30% (one comes barreling at her right after this statement LMAO). A crack of lightning makes her realize she misses Butch and she knows if nothing else makes sense, she wants him. She runs outside and sees him walking like she knew he would be and they continue it together. She tells him she wouldn’t do anything differently because it was with him and she moves back into their room just as Butch suggests marriage counseling.

Let’s just say that they don’t get it. What they get is another resident calling herself a healer asking about Dot’s relationship with her mom and whether she felt betrayed by her. Dot storming off calling it all pointless drivel, but once she is alone and then with Mimi she remembers that the only significant argument her and her mother ever had was over Freddy. Freddy was an 8th teacher she met on her first teaching assignment. They bonded over the poetry and eventually he asked her to marry him. She turned him down. It was hard enough to get a career started for a woman back then much less a Black one and she had a lot of life to live. She wasn’t ready for a family so she moved to L.A. and 2 years later she met Butch. Her and her mother was upset she turned down the proposal and that was the most significant thing they ever were at odds on. She admits that sometimes she wonders what might have been, even as she knows she made the right choice. Well, Ethel heard this whole conversation that nosey bitch and she finds Freddy on Facebook giving him Dot’s phone number.

Freddy and Dot meet for a coffee to catch up and she finds out that not too long after she turned him down he met his wife Vivian. A wonderful wife and mother that gave him wonderful children and grandchildren before she passed away. Now a widower, he’s ready to get back out here and is looking particularly interested in the woman that broke his young heart. She tells him that she’s writing and is ready to get her book done. He offers to look it over now that he has gotten his publishing firm off the ground and she is beyond excited. When she gets back to the community center she tries to print the pages, but something seemingly is wrong with the printer so she spends like 30 minutes trying to find John to help. By the time she gets back there are 7 copies and Ethel scatters all of them on the floor. She admits she gave Butch a copy and when Dot runs off she makes another one for herself to pass around to the other members. She rushes into her room to come clean to Butch and he listens only to tell her he’s proud of her and excited that she’s so close to her dream of being published.

Relieved they have some ALONE time before heading to the Garden Party Mimi threw. Except when they get there everyone is pissed off at Dot for what she wrote about them. It’s at this moment when she realizes that she actually cares that she hurt their feelings. They confront her until Butch steps in and smoothes things over, giving everyone a part to play that makes them feel important about their role in the story. Which works, until he lets it slip that she’s trying to get it published. Then they storm their room wanting answers and shouting. In response Dot decides they should just go back home since the house hasn’t sold yet. But for once, Butch stands up to her even raising his voice a little which startles her and everyone outside. A man so opposed to conflict is adamant that he likes it here and she was starting to as well before all of this came out. He doesn’t want to run, he wants to find a way to work things out.

Just as they start to worry that it’s not possible and start planning their escape, Butch reaches for their luggage bag and hurts his back falling to the ground…AGAIN. Dot tries to help him and falls hurting her hip…AGAIN. Then after hours on the floor because the others couldn’t hear them over their shouting and bad hearing aids, they call Maggie to help them…AGAIN. She was on a date with John and her son and they rush in to help. When the crisis is averted they tell her that they want to leave and go back home. Everyone is shocked…including the lynch mob. They don’t want them to go. They actually like having them both around…even Ethel. They’re exciting and unpredictable and they need that in their community. Touched, she apologizes to everyone explaining her mindset when she came there and explaining that she doesn’t feel the same about them that she did then. That she considers them her tribe now. They agree to stay and the next day she even decides on her own that her and Butch will have breakfast with Ethel. Except Ethel isn’t alone. She’s making nice with the new resident, Freddy who just happened to decide to move there after the glowing review Dot gave the place. She drops her plate, Butch stammers in disbelief, Ethel looks smug and the book ends with Dot thinking she will have to give HER book a few more chapters.

Here’s What Survives the Jump💚
🤣I laughed my entire ass off during this. Sounded like a lunatic trying to cover it up at work. Jenifer Lewis (and to a lesser extent Cedric the Entertainer) made this story come to life. Even something by Kenya Burris iykyk.
🤨The fact that their meddling in their daughter Maggie’s life actually worked out for now.
😍The telenovela style writing of this story complete with music and effects.
🤭Loved the fact that nothing felt repetitive or forced. Just like an older, now retired Black couple of age. I’m not mad at all. Down to the last “I hate your generation” to their grandson.
🙂‍↔️How the amount of time they’ve been married changes from chapter to chapter 45 years ended up at 60 by the end
😂The constant jabs Dot makes to or about Ethel is the highlight of the damn book.
😩The passive aggressive mom summary of your life choices she hates but wants to make it sound like she’s okay with to guilt you into considering her ideas. Aww familiarity.
🥰I love that Butch went after Dot when she stormed off…and that she could count on him to do it.
🤔The question of each Book Club session no matter the book “What would you have done differently?”
😊How in touch with his feelings Butch is. Having the emotional intelligence to both know his wife AND want to go to marriage counseling is a wonderful thing.
🫶🏾Him picking up lingo from his grandson and boasting about being a “girl dad” and therefore being in touch with his feminine side. lol. Adorable.

Here’s What Doesn’t Make It: i.e Shit I Never Want to See/Hear Again💩
🤔 If there is no Part II or at least a spin off I will scream.

[Jessica Hailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving it! I enjoyed hearing something that touched on how WE older folks are living; family, love, jealousy, insecurity etc ... changes of the emotional rollercoaster of LIFE! I laughed, I sighed because I could totally relate to just about everything going on. Just because one gets old doesnt mean they don't go through all the emotions.

[Makaylareads_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cutest little comedy about a 78-year old and her husband who move into a retirement community after they both were left on the ground for hours due to a fall. Absolutely LOVED the drama, the side characters were juicy. I loved how it ended on a cliffhanger, I hope there is more.

[Briana Bowen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stop, this was so cute and so funny. I legit found myself laughing out loud at work today listening to this, it was that good!

I hope there's more where these came from, especially since it ended with that cliffhanger?!?!?!

I NEED more!

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

An impeccable cast of narrators in this funny and being honest with oneself look about getting older. Jenifer Lewis and Niecy Nash-Betts are the best and you
can never go wrong with anything they are involved in.

[Ambar Payne · Rating 5 out of 5]

SPOILERS AHEAD

This was exactly the palate cleanser I needed after finishing a heavier read. I went in expecting a fun, lighthearted novella about retirement, and somehow ended up with a story about marriage, aging, therapy, forgiveness, and one of the messiest retirement communities I've ever read about.

The premise alone is hilarious. Dot and Butch reluctantly move into a retirement community only to discover that their neighbors are far more adventurous than they ever imagined. Between makeout gazebos, poker nights, and a Western-themed swingers party, I laughed more than once wondering how these retirees managed to have busier social lives than I do.

What surprised me, though, was how much heart this story had beneath all the comedy.

At first, I couldn't stand Ethel. She constantly crossed boundaries, flirted with Butch in front of Dot, involved herself in their marriage, and repeatedly made decisions that weren't hers to make. Every time I thought she couldn't get any worse, she somehow found another way to insert herself into their lives. I spent a good portion of the story wanting someone to finally tell her to mind her own business.

But what I appreciated was that the story didn't excuse her behavior. A good example (and spoiler): Instead, it let everyone (including Ethel) face the consequences. The residents had every right to be hurt by what Dot wrote about them, but Ethel also had no right to invade Dot's privacy by sharing a manuscript that was never meant for anyone else's eyes. The ending doesn't erase those wrongs, but it does allow everyone to reflect on themselves instead of simply pointing fingers.

The biggest surprise for me was realizing this wasn't really a story about swingers or retirement communities. It was about what happens when you're pulled out of your routine and forced to look honestly at your life. Dot and Butch had become comfortable in their marriage, and while the retirement community certainly stirred up plenty of chaos, it also exposed old wounds, communication issues, and unresolved trauma that had been sitting beneath the surface for decades. Watching them work through those things together allowed me to do my own self reflection.

I also loved that therapy wasn't treated like a magic fix. It simply gave Dot language for feelings she'd been carrying long before she ever met Butch, while also helping both of them understand each other a little better.

And the ending? Perfect. Watching everyone's relationships settle into healthier places, seeing Ethel finally move on, and then having Dot's ex move into the retirement community only for the exes to end up interested in each other was the funniest way to wrap everything up.

This novella made me laugh, made me shake my head in disbelief, and ended up saying something meaningful about marriage, friendship, and growing older. It proves that personal growth doesn't stop just because you've retired. Sometimes it just takes a new environment and a whole lot of chaos to hold up a mirror.

A wonderful mix of humor and heart, and an easy 5 out of 5 stars for me.

[Alonna D · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to "Big Age" by Anna Donnella, Isaac Schamis, Danny Segal, and Kenya Barris. Narrated by with Jenifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer, Niecy Nash-Betts, Diarra Kilpatrick, Miles Brown, P.J. Byrne, Sophie Hayden, Nana Visitor, Michael Harney, Jim Meskimen, Jane Gennaro, and Ezra Knight via Audiobook.

I've had four family members live in nursery homes but I've never had a family member live in a senior community. The stories of the residents in "Big Age" are similar to stories my family members told me about their time in the nursing home.

I could understand the frustration of Dot and Butch (well not really frustrated) being forced by their daughter to move into, Sunset Gardens, senior community for their safety. Especially with Ethel, Butch first love living there.

It was a good read with funny stories but I don't think I will continue the series when more Audiobooks are published. I prefer romance and romcoms Audiobooks.

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5⭐️

This is an audible original audiobook only and is only about 3 hours long so I read it during a long car ride. It was okkkkkk. Parts were funny but the structure of the story was all over the place.

This story follows Dot and Butch Watts who are in their late 60s living in California until one day, Butch falls and their daughter moves them to south Florida to live closer to her, in a retirement home called Sunset Gardens.

I enjoyed the voice acting and the dramatization making it sound like a movie but again the story was lacking purpose and structure.