VIOLA IN REEL LIFE

Narrator Emily Eiden's delivery should remind listeners of the questioning and reticent tones of a teenage girl. Eiden's use of pauses and accents matches this coming-of-age story like a hand in a glove. She portrays Viola with a knowing attitude that washes over her voice as she describes her strange new surroundings and her effort to find her niche at boarding school. Placing just the right emphasis on Viola's questions, Eiden creates an endearing atmosphere for listeners looking to spend some time with a smart and funny new friend. R.O. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2014]