ADDIE

A lyrical book lyrically read. Starting with the formation of the land itself, Settle paints a colorful mural that encompasses natural, personal, regional, and national history. Sally Darling's reading is perfect--rich, appropriately expressive, and entrancingly rhythmic. She captures the matter-of-fact way in which Settle's writing moves from epic to intimate, from scenic sweep to breathtaking insight. Be warned: Pop this in while driving to work, and you just may return home to sit on your porch for the next 11 hours. If you don't have a porch, you will surely want one. E.S. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 02]