A romance cursed to repeat throughout time. Four variations of the same couple. One demon, with secrets of his own, overseeing them all. With multiple narrators giving voice to the tales of Juliet, Nora, Sandra, and Helen, it is expected that there will be some variations in style and skill. Yet, with the exception of a few unusual pronunciation decisions, each of the four narrators expertly portrays her characters' distinct personalities, bringing each one to life. The choice of multiple narrators adds a deeper layer to the production. Courtney Patterson, Emily Caldwell, Brittany Wilkerson, and Stephanie Willis perform in their own styles, furthering the illusion that the four protagonists are separate in time but having enough similarities to convince the listener that the women are closely connected. Their performances leave one wanting more.
Pub Date: Feb. 11, 2020
Duration: 15 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781549150388
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Ayla, one of the "others," is adopted by a clan of Neanderthal cave people. She struggles to conform to their ways, but her advanced human traits overwhelm and threaten their primitive culture in this initial installment of an immensely popular series. Although the story might benefit from abridgment, Rowena Cooper easily carries out the formidable task of enlivening the mostly silent and stereotypical characters with consistent, diverse personalities and human dimension. Through skillful phrasing and inflection, she maintains the reader's interest and suspense, especially with Ayla and her plight, throughout this rambling and imaginative story.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 22 hrs
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America/ Chivers
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
This lyrical, sensual novel of woman's lot in Manchu, China, is as well researched as it is well written. Authentic in tone, it's nonetheless written for Westerners by a Western expert on China. Moreover, Susan Clark performs the demanding text superbly, with only occasional signs of fatigue. For the most part she not only sustains the quaint diction and Asian atmosphere, but also, creates whole worlds with her voice. She acts the book, rather than reads it, and, in so doing, turns a pretty trifle into a stupendous beauty.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 4 hrs, 30 mins
Publisher: Audio Literature
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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