THE FAVORITES

Set again the backdrop of the 2016 U.S. election and the #MeToo movement, this dark listen is a story of justice, family, and revenge. Jessie Mooney travels from Ireland to attend a prestigious graduate program in law at Franklin University. Her sole purpose is to enroll in the selective Law & Literature class with Professor Jay Crane. Jessie blames Crane for her sister's death and will stop at nothing to destroy him. Roisin Rankin does a masterful job relaying Jessie's anger and determination while perfectly portraying the tension of the time period. Rankin also creates distinct personalities for a wide range of supporting characters. The story starts fast but slows in the middle. However, the pacing picks up again for a powerful conclusion. K.S.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2023]