Villarreal conveys the eeriness of this surreal story.
A real estate agent about to conduct a showing sees a young boy wearing a school uniform in the empty house. His presence is destabilizing to her, and a series of surreal events ensues. Narrator Victoria Villarreal employs distinct voices for the various characters, including the real estate agent, her father, the boy, and his mother. The boy’s high-pitched voice is contrasted with that of his mother, who can seem a little severe, and the real estate agent, who sounds almost hypnotized. As scenes and phrases are repeated again and again, becoming more and more illogical, the effect is that of a ghost story or dream sequence.
Villarreal conveys the eeriness of this surreal story.Pub Date: Aug. 25, 2026
Duration: 3 hrs, 24 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063352087
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: today
In this sequel to Terms of Endearment, Larry McMurtry brings back Aurora Greenway, who is now dealing with her various lovers and friends plus three grown grandchildren with a variety of problems. He presents a tale of growing up and growing old which is bittersweet and funny. Narrator Ivey uses a slight east Texas accent which authenticates the setting of the story. Each character's voice has a slightly different inflection to differentiate it. It all works together well. As you listen, you feel as if you might actually be in Houston sharing the lives of these resilient and refreshing people.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 20 hrs
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
To Fred Fairly, a Cambridge Fellow, truth is everything. What then is the truth about the woman he finds beside him when he awakens? English conventions and mores of 1912 Cambridge are central to this period piece. Callow's wonderful voice and interpretation make accents, personalities and gender come alive, and help make sense of the frequent time and character shifts. His delivery enhances a most clever "choose your own ending."
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 5 hrs
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America/ Chivers
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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