MISS SLAPPY GETS AN ADMIRER A Midlife Mismatch

Boyd Barrett flawlessly brings to life the eccentric but lovable residents of a small town in Georgia. Listeners meet independent Sarah Lapis Harris--"Slappy"--who buys her family's home at auction, angering her seven brothers. As she settles in, she's continually interrupted by her junk-collecting, sermonizing, flirty neighbor, Fin--who is rendered to perfection. The town is divided over a landfill proposal, with Barrett's delivery adding to the residents' hilarious debates and arguments. When Slappy's injured brother and family invade her space, listeners empathize with her mixed emotions. Barrett particularly dazzles as he depicts an overnight fishing trip with Slappy and her kids and when a cranky lady bosses Slappy to her limit. Audio enriches the Southern accents and personalities in this worthwhile listen. S.G.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2025]