EYES OPEN

Golden Voice Narrator Soneela Nankani performs the story of Sónia, a teenage poet who is living in Portugal during the 1960s. The dictatorial government there at that time upends Sónia's life. The rebel of her family, she and her now imprisoned boyfriend are blamed for her family's downfall. To survive, Sónia clashes with both the dictatorship and the demands of her family. With Nankani's extensive experience, it's no surprise that she provides a profound aural experience as she draws listeners into Sónia's world. Through her expressive performance, she captures the varied people the teenager encounters throughout Sónia's harrowing experiences. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2024]