BEING MARY BENNET

For Jane Austen fans who are team Mary Bennet, narrator Sarah Beth Pfeifer is here for the win. High school senior Marnie Barnes is desperate to win her school's Hunt Prize and step out of her older sister Lindy's shadow. Pfeifer voices a jaded, high-strung, book-loving Marnie who is as sarcastic as she is lovable. Marnie's uber supportive roommate, Adhira, has a warm, charming voice. Everyone in Marnie's family, including her hilariously self-centered mother, has distinct voices--as do her love interests. Marnie's thoughts and speech are sometimes a little hard to distinguish. The story is a unique homage, and Pfeifer is there for every sly reference and plot twist. Her impeccable use of tone makes this a must-listen story. C.A. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2022]