Jung maximizes the strong themes of identity, belonging, and the gradual formation of an independent voice.
Greta Jung narrates the life of a Korean girl whose family relocates from Seoul to Minnesota, following her growth from infancy through adolescence as she navigates the expectations of family when it comes to achievement and cultural assimilation. Jung adopts a warm, attentive tone that suits the story’s reflective, second-person perspective. Jung guides the listener through different stages of the protagonist’s life with smooth pacing and careful modulation. Her delivery captures the many clashes between mother and daughter with nuanced emotional shading. She emphasizes moments of aspiration, uncertainty, and self-discovery through varied inflection.
Jung maximizes the strong themes of identity, belonging, and the gradual formation of an independent voice.Pub Date: June 23, 2026
Duration: 7 hrs, 9 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217159307
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: June 23, 2026
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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