HANDLE WITH CARE

Fans of Jodi Picoult will embrace this latest addition to her collection of timely topical novels. HANDLE WITH CARE is the story of a family living with its youngest child's rare medical condition, which causes her bones to break from the slightest impact. As the story is told from the perspectives of the major players in the drama, this audio performance is easy to listen to, thanks to the varied voices provided by the full cast for each narrator. The technical details that emerge in Picoult's careful exploration of the medical sciences are tempered by the emotional development of the characters and the suspense created by various conflicts. This unusual story told by a familiar storyteller makes for enjoyable listening. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2009]