PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS

While there's no doubt that effective parenting is priceless, this audiobook takes that idea to a new, disturbing, and often hilarious level. Eva Kaminsky is a vocal magician in this performance, spinning from a lifelike child's tone to a sharp satirical one in a flash. Annie is struggling to keep up with the upper echelons of New York City's parent scene. Her latest goal is to get her eldest son into the best kindergarten. Intrigue ensues. Kaminsky's excellent dialogue always makes clear who is speaking. She even makes the transitions between narrative, emails, texts, and articles seamless and easy to follow. The story has predictable moments and a heavy hand at times, but Kaminsky delivers it well. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2024]