ZEAL

Narrators January LaVoy and Shayna Small deliver vivid, highly animated, and thoughtfully developed performances in this audiobook. The saga begins in 1865 with a couple separated by slavery and war and makes its way to the present day and a new couple. Thanks to the skilled narrators, the wide array of characters come to life whether they're speaking in 1865, the 21st century, or sometime in between. Each narrator's voice is well matched to its time period, and the time-shifts are easy to follow throughout. This audiobook has a theatrical tone and rhythm that will enhance the experience for some listeners, but for others the sometimes-slow pace of the exposition may detract from the overall effect. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2025]