THE HUMMINGBIRD

An ensemble of narrators presents this novel featuring Marco Carrera, the metaphorical hummingbird who hovers in place in a changing world. He's an ophthalmologist who faces adversity and tragedy in all aspects of his life: in his romantic pursuits, in his care for and loss of family members, and in his friendships. Portraying Marco, Victor Vertunni provides British-accented speech and a tone of gravitas. His pace is largely unhurried as he jumps back and forth in time as Marco, the everyman, contends with all that life throws at him. Silvia Presente and Kristin Atherton seriously deliver their parts of the story, including dialogue that helps develop the secondary characters' personalities. S.E.G. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2021]