EMERALD CITY

Egan's 11 transformative stories tap the Pulitizer Prize-winning author's aptitude for perception with a broad range of characters who converge on far-flung continents. Three performers capture the irony of the stories and ensure that the listener hears the diverse vulnerabilities inherent in the characters' internal and external journeys. Charlie Thurston, Madeleine Lambert, and Richard Waterhouse perform with intensity, elevating each story’s uniqueness. Egan’s powerful stories evoke the sharp realities of life and the melancholy of coming-of-age. This perfect traveling companion will haunt the listener. A.W. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2012]