THE SIMPLICITY OF CIDER

Narrator Rachel Dulude's natural voice quietly appeals in this charming story of family, apple cider, and a touch of the mystic. Sanna Lund, whose family are fifth-generation apple growers in Door County, Wisconsin, has given up on love and devotes herself instead to creating the perfect cider to help save her family's orchard. When Isaac Banks and his young son, Bass, arrive on the scene, Sanna and Isaac both learn that love can happen when you most need but least expect it. Dulude excels with her subtle portrayals, capturing the cautious reluctance of Sanna, the endearing gruffness of her father, and the lively energy of young Bass. As the story takes the listener to a quieter place, the listener hears delightful details about apple growing and cider making. A.C.P. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2017]