HAPPINESS SOLD SEPARATELY

Elinor Mackey is cleaning out her purse when she first learns that her husband, Ted, is having an affair. With this opening scene, Lolly Winston's novel immediately sets the stage for the heartbreaking way life can wreak havoc on the most ordinary acts. Cassandra Campbell narrates this audiobook smoothly, her tone offering a gentle understanding of the characters and the complexity of human interaction. As a marriage is thrown into uncertainty, Campbell's consistency with character development allows the listener to empathize with those characters instead of judging them. As the novel shifts perspectives, Campbell's voice captures both central characters and the obstacles they face as they search for happiness. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 07]