EVER ALICE

Caroline Holmes skillfully narrates the story of 15-year-old Alice, whose stories about her adventures in Wonderland cause her family to believe she's mentally unstable. She escapes from an asylum, where doctors wanted to perform a radical, new procedure to cure her. After traveling back to Wonderland, she is drawn into a plot against the cruel, delusional Queen of Hearts. Holmes's narration, which adds richness and depth to a familiar story, is filled with mocking laughter, purring sarcasm, disdainful sniffing, and screeching commands. Whether voicing the spittle-filled voice of the Mad Hatter, the breathy whisper of Marilyn Montague, the haughty tones of the Queen of Hearts, or the growing maturity of Alice herself, Holmes will keep listeners wondering what is real and what is fantasy. L.M.G. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2022]