BLUE In Search of Nature's Rarest Color

Narrator Jonathan Yen has fun with this scientific and historical exploration of the color blue. Listeners who are looking for a unique title that approaches a deep topic from a variety of angles will be pleased with this experience. Yen creates the persona of a broadcaster, and his jovial tone and quick pace sustain interest. From India to Egypt and elsewhere, he explains, the color true blue is rare in nature. As narrator, Yen maintains enthusiasm throughout the detailed, well-researched material. He capably manages the pronunciation of various cities, countries, and, of course, shades of blue. Yen traces the color all the way back to cave drawings and takes listeners along for the ride. M.R. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2021]