THE ALTERNATIVES

Family dynamics can be complex, and that's true in this audiobook. Ostensibly, the story is about four adult sisters who were orphaned early and forced to take care of themselves and--in their own ways--each other. The novel sketches their personal lives, professional ambitions, and interwoven histories when one sister goes missing. Sarah Bolger, Aisling Franciosi, Caoilinn Hughes, and Dominique Mcelligott each portray a sister's role well. Their sections are well paced and elegantly delivered--although the text often shifts into extended musings on contemporary life. Liam Heslin and John Keating are solid in supporting roles, with lovely accents and distinct personalities. Overall, the narrators deliver consistently strong performances of an uneven story. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2024]