ONE SUMMER IN SAVANNAH

Zuzu Robinson narrates this novel of family, trauma, and forgiveness. Sara Lancaster never wanted to return to her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. She especially did not want to bring back her daughter, Alana, whose birth was the result of a sexual assault that nearly broke Sara's spirit. But when circumstances demand her return, Sara seeks to forge a new path forward. Robinson imbues Sara with the kaleidoscope of emotions she feels at returning to scenes of previous trauma. But Robinson's skill with nuance is undercut by a distracting singsong cadence in Sara's interior monologues. Also, while Robinson creates a distinct voice for the chapters narrated by Sara's love interest, a second narrator would have added depth to the production. N.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2023]