THE KINSHIP OF SECRETS

Left behind by her parents when they immigrate to the United States, young Inja grows up in war-torn Korea. Narrator Janet Song brings listeners this moving novel, based on a true story, telling it in a tender voice at a quick pace. She captures the confusion and loneliness of Inja's childhood by creating a gentle and youthful persona. Song also takes us into the frustration of the other sister, Miran, who is never allowed to forget the sister she doesn't know. Song helps listeners feel the anxiety, loss, and frustration of this family separated by war, geography, and practical considerations as she recounts this emotional journey. M.R. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2019]