THE NEXT STEP IN THE DANCE

The lyricism and rhythm of the language of the Louisiana bayoux is triumphantly rendered in the sensuous voice of Vernel Bagneris. His tone and inflection become another character in this story of a mismatched couple struggling to find the maturity to live with each other. Dissatisfied with the simple life off swampy Tiger Island, Colette Thibodeaux believes her destiny lies anywhere else. Southern author Tim Gautreaux's prose is so fine that the listener can almost taste the salty Gulf air and wince with pain as Colette and her long suffering husband, Paul, struggle to take the next step in their relationship. R.O. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 05/ JAN 06]