WE ALL LOVE THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS

This engrossing audiobook takes a bit of getting used to, but the reward of a good story is worth the investment of patience. At first, narrator Josh Hurley's delivery is hasty, and the transitions between vignettes are too fast and abrupt. However, as the story unfolds, his rather well-nuanced delivery of a large cast of characters takes over, and the pace, for the most part, evens out nicely. The intertwined family dramas are tough to resist and make for an easy listen. Love and loss, betrayals and loyalties--all play out against the complexities of contemporary life. Hurley's voice is unpretentious, often warm and conversational, and his talents as a narrator make this audiobook worthy of a listen. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2019]