WHEN THE WORLD WAS OURS

This audiobook begins with the image of a Ferris wheel, and one might argue that its symbolism continues throughout it. First, there is the circle of friends at the heart of the story. Narrators Tom Lawrence and Willow Nash portray Leo, Max, and Elsa, three youngsters who come of age during Hitler's rise to power and the horrors of the Holocaust. Both narrators offer clear, precise enunciation and excellent pacing in their performances. For the most part, dialogue is appropriately delivered, and the accents are believable. Another circle is the wheel of fate. Each friend has a different experience of this historical time period. The details and well-delivered suspense make this a gripping selection for listeners. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2021]