THE DEVIL AND MAX LARGENT

Like master chefs, these sublime narrators deliver this delightfully quirky story of laughter and sorrow to perfection. Listeners meet appealing yet formidable Max--introduced by Michael Tomlin--who is in cancer's final stage and is traveling to Hawaii for his last days. His friend, Houston playboy Billy Bob, portrayed by Adam Gold, joins him there. Upon their arrival, the Devil, fiery and sarcastically rendered by Gold, demands that Max write a book, using himself to illustrate the mess the world's in. Their conversations on ethics and philosophy are hilarious and profound. Descriptions of the magnificent locale and Max's deterioration place listeners center stage. Most bittersweet is when Max first meets sweet and spirited Michelle, the daughter he never knew he had, who is portrayed by Abigail Reno. Audio is essential to fully appreciate this heartbreaking yet uplifting story. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2024]