MY ANTONIA

While MY ÁNTONIA is an American classic, its meandering plot and generous description may prove a challenge to twenty-first-century readers. David Colacci's reading is an ideal way to experience the characters and setting of Cather's novel. Rather than striving for extremely different voices for men and women, Colacci employs accent and intonation subtly. His voice is even and pleasant, his reading fluid. If at times the narration becomes soothing and lulling, perhaps that's because it matches the text almost too well. R.F. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 03]