Dion Graham's masterful narration clarifies this novel's shifts in point of view and vividly defines its main characters, 107-year-old Josey Kravitz and 12-year-old Alex. The richness of Graham's Polish accent for Josey augments the power of his storytelling and his tragic past, as well as his caring personality. Graham's delivery also reveals Alex's feelings of hopelessness and guilt over an unidentified "incident." Gradually, listeners come to understand what these characters have in common. Graham's performance also gives humorous views of the elderly residents of Shady Glen, a care home where Alex volunteers, and captures Alex's social worker's reassuring belief in him. Gayle Forman reads the author's note describing her creative journey in writing this novel. S.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2024]
Trade Ed. Simon & Schuster Audio 2024
DD ISBN 9781668108178 $19.99
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