DEEP ROOTS Vault Comics

It's hard to separate hero from villain in this audiobook, which recounts the revolt of plant life against humankind. A full cast, led by narrator Eric Messner, creates a world in which plants have gained consciousness and attacked the enemy that is destroying them--us. The story is a bit fragmented at the start, but it soon smooths out as the performers portray the brave scientists who journey into the heart of the green menace to find answers to the vegetation plague. The actors are well suited to their task, sounding alternately frightened, foolhardy, and, finally, resigned. GraphicAudio provides the usual high-quality sound effects, which are gushy and squishy. The characters are mostly British women, and the actors vividly bring them to life. M.S. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2021]