HEARTWOOD

Many outstanding audiobook narrators seem to approach the portrayal of main characters as though they are real people. Will Patton's Billy Bob Holland is such a case. Patton infuses Holland's Texas defense attorney with a gruff yet educated personality. At the same time, the supporting characters are brought to life with equal care. The result is a one-man production that seems as rich as cinema. This film-like quality can also be attributed to Burke's crafted prose, which is imbued with boundless detail. R.A.P. © AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC/JAN 00]