POINT COUNTER POINT

Published in 1928, this accomplished novel of ideas is given a splendid narration by Golden Voice Stefan Rudnicki. His exceptionally clear enunciation and steady pace help listeners take in what is arguably Huxley's most complex work. Peopled with a huge coterie of musicians, writers, artists, military officers, and members of the British aristocracy--many of whom are based on real-life individuals, including D.H. Lawrence, Katherine Mansfield, and even Huxley himself--this work is a collage of thought and emotion in intersecting storylines. Rudnicki's resonant timbre and intelligent tone bring forth the author's astute observations on class, wealth inequity, music, religion, family, love, and childhood illness. This complicated work may require a close listen or a re-listen to appreciate its abundance of philosophical discourse. M.J. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2024]