Tuesday, June 24, 2008
THE BRIEF AND WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO by Junot Diaz, read by Jonathan Davis and Staci Snell
This no-holds-barred Spanglish novel depicts the raw side of impoverished Dominican Republic immigrants. Davis and Snell give passionate performances and make the cultural landscape sparkle. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest
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Comment here: Tuesday, June 17, 2008
TREASURE ISLAND by Robert Louis Stevenson, read by Jasper Britton
Stevenson's tale of high adventure and mutiny is filled with colorful characters that are now considered pirate archetypes. English actor Jasper Britton expertly avoids running aground into pantomime, representing strong, distinct character voices with incredible range and layers of emotion. Reviewed by Lilia Murray.
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
WHEN YOU ARE ENGULFED IN FLAMES by David Sedaris, read by David Sedaris
In Sedaris's latest collection, cringe-worthy moments follow on the heels of laugh-out-loud ones. Sedaris's ear for nuance and timing makes every absurdity believable, and while death may be a recurring theme in these essays, listeners will chuckle helplessly all the same. Reviewed by Bob Grundfest
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Tuesday, June 03, 2008
THE CHOPIN MANUSCRIPT by various authors, read by Alfred Molina
Murder, mystery, and music combine in this international thriller written by 15 different authors. Alfred Molina gives an outstanding performance, reading this novel with a full palette of characters and accents, making this serial thriller a highly entertaining listen. Reviewed by Randy O'Brien
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Monday, June 02, 2008
THE BIBLE EXPERIENCE
Infusing the Old Testament with a contemporary feel may seem a daunting task, but this production rises to the challenge using the vocal talents of over four hundred African-American performers and a wealth of sound effects and background music. Reviewed by Susan Dunman
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