CITY OF FLICKERING LIGHT

Listeners will be richly entertained by this historical audiobook, set in early 1920s Hollywood. Irene, Millie, and Henry meet on the burlesque circuit and head to Hollywood, where they help each other deal with obstacles in their personal and professional lives. Narrator Lisa Flanagan infuses each character with a compelling personality as she keeps the pace of the story moving. She employs a warm tone and steady pace to portray screenwriter Irene's practicality and big-sister attitude. Actress Millie's vivacious and caring nature comes through in Flanagan's lighter pitch and spirited tone. In portraying leading man Henry, she shades the contrast between his secrets and his noble, steady personality. Unique voices are also created for several memorable supporting characters who are involved in subplots on discrimination and harassment. M.J. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2019]