IT WOULD BE NIGHT IN CARACAS

Ana Osorio narrates this timely and relevant work about a young woman struggling to survive amid the political and financial chaos in Venezuela. The audiobook opens with Adelaida Falcon burying her mother. Now alone, Adelaida must find a way to live with the inhumane conditions brought by the political crisis. With her soft voice and Spanish accent, Orsorio vividly renders the misery of the Venezuelans. However, her storytelling doesn't improve the work's lackluster pacing. And, while her narration is engaging at times, her weak vocal characterizations make it difficult to discern who is speaking. Still, persevering listeners will be rewarded with increased awareness of the current state of affairs in this Latin American country. A.C. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2020]