THE ONES WHO GOT AWAY

A complex subject is addressed with sensitivity and forthrightness by both author and narrator in this contemporary romance. The main characters, all survivors of a school shooting, reunite 12 years after the incident to participate in a documentary about it. The love story between two of the survivors, Finn and Liv, is satisfying and believable. While narrator Jeanine Bartel does an excellent job conveying the host of emotions throughout the story, her male character portrayals are less credible than her female ones. However, she really shines during scenes with Liv and her high school girlfriends, giving each a unique voice and personality. This character-driven story would have benefited from dual narrators but is still worth a listen. L.C.L. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2018]