PRETENDING TO DANCE

Narrator Susan Bennett does an admirable job with the story of Molly, a woman who is afraid that the secrets of her past will derail the future she and her husband so desperately want. Bennett's voice sounds just a bit young for Molly's present self and, again, a bit old for Molly's teenage self, but she has a confidence of delivery that allows the listener to suspend disbelief and fall into both story timelines. The pacing of the story is also somewhat inconsistent, a quality that is exacerbated by the dual timeline, but Bennett's able narration helps listeners remain engaged even throughout the slower portions of the story. J.L.K. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2016]