ELECTION

This new production of a 1998 novel makes the most of its talented full cast. Using voices as distinctive as the characters themselves, the narrators embody their roles artfully, using vocal nuances to propel the witty story forward. When the buildup to a high school student government election spirals out of control, the players in the drama must confront their own missteps, ambitions, disappointments, and consciences. The result is fascinating. The novel is well suited to the audiobook format since its structure shifts from one character's point of view to another's. Every performance is believable; every transition is well paced. Whether it's Tracy Flick's snappy attitude, Tammy's plaintive tones, or Mr. M's hapless machinations, each narrator is fully invested in the story, making this audiobook a real winner. L.B.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2022]