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THE VALLEY OF AMAZEMENT

by | Read by Nancy Wu, Joyce Bean, Amy Tan

Fiction • 25 hrs. • Unabridged • © 2013

Nancy Wu is the principal narrator of this story about Chinese-American Violet Minturn, who was forced into a courtesan's life when she was separated from her American mother (also a courtesan) as she fled politically unstable Shanghai in the early 1900s. Wu excels at pronouncing the Chinese words and allowing Violet's voice to mature as she grows from a scared girl to a capable, strong woman. Wu is less successful, however, with male dialogue and is inconsistent with some of the non-Chinese accents. Author Amy Tan reads the chapters told by Magic Gourd, Violet's mentor. Swallowing noises and a slightly flat tone detract from Tan's performance. Joyce Bean delivers Violet's mother's perspective, capturing her personality and conflicted emotions. C.B.L. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2013]

Trade Ed. • Brilliance Audio • 2013

CD ISBN 978-1-4233-2239-9 $39.99 • Twenty-one CDs

MP3-CD ISBN 978-1-4233-2241-2 $24.99 • Two MP3-CDs

DD ISBN 978-1-4233-2243-6 $24.99

 

Library Ed. • Brilliance Audio • 2013

CD ISBN 978-1-4233-2240-5 $89.97 • Twenty-one CDs

MP3-CD ISBN 978-1-4233-2242-9 $44.97 • Two MP3-CDs

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