THE SEVENTH PERFECTION

Barrie Kreinik narrates a complex fantasy about the multifaceted nature of truth. Manet, amanuensis to the God-King, has an impossible riddle to solve--and no one she can trust but herself. The structure of this story is intricate, despite being short, and Kreinik masterfully weaves a path through its various narratives. Each recital is a step toward the truth that Manet seeks, but as she travels farther on her quest, the path becomes more opaque. Kreinik does the seemingly impossible and creates a clear picture of Manet through the eyes of those she interacts with--for, although she is the focus of the story, Manet has no voice in it. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2020]