IN THE VALLEYS OF THE NOBLE BEYOND In Search of the Sasquatch

Listeners may find this audiobook a frustrating cop-out, but its subject matter is still entertaining. For adventure writer John Zada, whether or not the Sasquatch truly exists matters less than what the legendary creature tells us about ourselves. Pete Cross's narration is equally entertaining. The warmth of both the text and the performance is most obvious in the interactions between the author and the indigenous people he visits in their remote British Columbia communities. Initially suspicious of outsiders, most come to appreciate his genuine interest in their traditions and respect for their beliefs. While Zada reviews the evidence for the Sasquatch (or lack of it) with a mostly objective eye, the audiobook is mainly a compelling travelogue and a philosophical reflection that illuminates questions without attempting to definitively answer them. D.B. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2019]