THE SUNRISE LANDS

Todd McLaren comes to this narration with the cadre of characters he developed in narrating earlier books of the series. He’s comfortable with the Scots accent of the Mackenzies and the regional accents of various other characters. For the feudal lords, he even adds a layer of condescension relating to their self-appointment to their positions of power. The first generation of children born after the Change—the day advanced technology became nonfunctioning—sets out on a trek across the mainland to Nantucket, led by Rudi Mackenzie. McLaren presents the narrative at a steady, even pace. He picks up the pace slightly in the many debates and philosophical discussions, and goes full force when the adventures and battles are at the fore. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2009]