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Arriving just in time for the holiday season is this relatable family story of three adult siblings, Martin, Kate and Henry, and their respective spouses and children, who spend the three days before Christmas at Henry's upstate New York home. Narrator Andi Arndt beautifully expresses the complicated inner life of each character, as well as the bonds and tensions that exist among them. Listeners will feel as though they are eavesdropping on the family as they grapple with grief over the loss of a parent, marital strife, financial woes, and career upsets. Arndt's characterizations of males and females are equally skilled, and her pacing varies with the momentum of the narrative. This quietly absorbing family drama is perfect for this time of year. M.J. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2022]