RELATIVE STRANGERS

With its engaging narration, this contemporary twist on Jane Austen's SENSE & SENSIBILITY is a must-listen. After a series of obstacles, sisters Amelia and Eleanor Bae-Wood--who are half-Korean--find themselves staying on the grounds of the Arcadia Cancer Center with their widowed hippie mother, Tabitha. Each woman's past--combined with family secrets and layers of drama--has landed them together unexpectedly. Joy Osmanski does a remarkable job creating believable distinctions among the characters. She infuses the women with wit, humor, and compassion that match the compelling storyline. As the women figure out what comes next, they explore the importance of identity, culture, family, and belonging. This audiobook is moving and laugh-out-loud funny. K.S.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2024]