UPSTATE

UPSTATE is a rare audio find whose voices linger in the mind long after its final chapter. The novel consists of letters passing between Natasha and Antonio, young lovers separated by distance and later by time and personal growth. When Antonio is sent to an upstate prison for killing his father, he must adjust to a different kind of life, and Natasha must continue hers without her first love. The story is compelling, especially since it’s told from such personal points of view. What makes the audiobook particularly outstanding is the way Chadwick Boseman and Heather Simms bring the characters to life. Listeners can hear them grow and change letter by letter, thanks to Buckhanon’s words and the narrators’ talented voices. L.B.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award 2006 Audie Award Winner © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG/SEP 05]