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Six narrators turn a mix of nationalities and genders into a masterful listening experience. Single mother Reyna is struggling to make ends meet and keep her boyfriend, an ex-con, from ruining their lives. What if a single decision changed her life and the lives of her family and several strangers? Silber's novel explores that idea through a web of interconnected characters. The talented narrators switch between various points of view as the listener gets another piece of the puzzle. Fans of audiobooks will recognize seasoned performers like Cassandra Campbell. R.C. Bray evokes sympathy for Teddy, a truck driver who is steeped in debt and torn between two women. Each new voice holds the listener's interest throughout its 45-minute section. M.R. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2018]