THE GRAND SCHEME OF THINGS

Top-notch narrations from Ony Uhiara and Sam Stafford make Jay's unflinching look at systemic racism sound and feel truthful. After numerous rejections from white London publishers and agents, determined playwright Relebogile Naledi Mpho Moruakgomo, aka "Eddie," hits upon a daring scheme to get her play performed on the London stage. Uhiara's range of voices is impressive. She handles Eddie's droll observations stylishly, she delivers British and Botswanan accents flawlessly, her pacing is spot-on, and her attitude as Eddie is convincing. Stafford, as Eddie's white acquaintance, Hugo, sounds variously impressed, confused, and doubtful before accepting Eddie's outrageous plan. Both narrators capture the author's sharp wit and clever nuances, and as things fall apart and chaos ensues, each performance adds credibility to this entertaining audiobook. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2025]