WHAT STORM, WHAT THUNDER

Ella Turenne narrates a collection of stories anchored around the 2010 earthquake that changed Haiti forever. Through 10 different accounts, the impact and ramifications of that terrible event are shown at an intimate level. Turenne imbues each of the characters with pathos that brings their plights into vivid perspective. Often the stories are difficult to listen to, and Turenne’s deliberate narration suits the haunting prose. The variety of characters makes the horrific events even more heartrending as the stories unfold. These fictionalized accounts of actual events are painful to hear, but the poetic prose, vivid characters, and deliberate narration make this audiobook a unique listen. J.M.M. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2022]