THE VIRGIN AND THE MOUSETRAP

Chet Raymo, a physics professor/newspaper columnist writes about the intersection of science and life. The subjects of the essays range from Haley's comet to unique methods of reproduction to bacteria to animal dissection. The narrator has a clear, brisk voice. As is the case with most nonfiction narration, the reader doesn't take on different voices, but he does have a wide use of inflection, and his voice capably expresses amusement, confusion and satisfaction. The essays come to life. The production of this volume is up to the usual high standards of Recorded Books, and a good choice for the audio format. E.F. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPT 94]