HOMESEEKING

Narrators Katharine Chin and Kenneth Lee captivate with this 60-year saga. Childhood sweethearts Haiwen and Suchi grow up in the same Shanghai neighborhood before being torn apart by war and time. Suchi's perspective, narrated by Chin, moves forward in time, while Haiwen's, narrated by Lee, moves backward. Chin's voice is warm and emotive, capturing Suchi's personality as she matures. Lee's slightly melodic intonation transitions smoothly between Haiwen and other characters, adding emphasis and variations of Chinese accents. Chin and Lee flawlessly pronounce words in regional dialects, adding to the story's rich texture. As Haiwen and Suchi's stories diverge and intersect at various points in their lives, Chin and Lee's remarkable narration shines. C.R. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2025]