PLANET OF THE BLIND

A self-consciously literary memoir tells of growing up with severely limited eyesight. Brian Keeler's sandy tenor gives us an awkward, self-pitying interpretation. The exercise reminds one of the far superior reminiscence by blind journalist Hector Chevigny, MY EYE HAVE A COLD NOSE (1946), which this reviewer recommends for its good humor and courage. Y.R. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/NOV 00]