OUR EVENINGS

In practically his first audiobook credit, British actor Prasanna Puwanarajah delivers a masterful performance as David Win, the British Burmese protagonist in this latest by one of Britain's most esteemed novelists. Like earlier Hollinghurst protagonists, David is a prism: a gay outsider who is given entry into a world of wealth and privilege. The action is subdued, episodic, advanced mainly by dialogue and subtle interplay. Much--everything--depends upon tone, variations in emphasis and pitch, and the ability of the narrator to maintain continuity. In a virtuoso performance, Puwanarajah conveys David's voice and thoughts as if they were his own. Although he has advanced an impressive career in British theater and television, Puwanarajah is as yet unknown to American audiences. This outstanding audiobook offers the full range of Puwanarajah's rich and compelling voice. D.A.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2024]