THE YEAR SHAKESPEARE RUINED MY LIFE

Rebecca Auerbach provides near-perfect matches for the eclectic characters in this young adult audiobook. High school senior Alison Green is an overachiever who is obsessed with becoming class valedictorian. When she's asked to produce the school's upcoming Shakespeare play, she has no idea how much it will adversely affect her life--personally and academically. With a distinct accent, Auerbach firmly sets the story in Canada. She also provides fitting character portrayals, especially Alison's wide range of feelings as she experiences more and more stress over the school play. Teen listeners, especially theater fans, will enjoy this production. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2021]