CHRISTMAS IN SPITE OF YOU

Narrators Ebony Ford and Tony Roberts depict Noel Anderson and Kanton Joseph's meet-cute when their apartment share goes wrong. Ford's depiction of Atlanta-based Noel Anderson features a hint of a Southern accent, along with smooth, fluid phrasing. Ford accurately represents Noel's unwillingness to share space with Kanton, although listeners may find her deal with Kanton somewhat one-sided. Roberts's low-voiced narration indicates Kanton's driven, career-focused personality and his immediate attraction to Noel. However, Roberts's swift pace is sometimes too brisk to match Kanton's careful habits. The hesitancy both characters feel makes it difficult for the narrators to consistently convey the couple's chemistry. Both narrators voice secondary characters to support Noel and Kanton's budding relationship and shared holiday festivities. C.A. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2024]