HOW DOES THAT MAKE YOU FEEL, MAGDA EKLUND?

Cynthia Nixon tells this story of loss with empathy and compassion. Magda is taking the road trip her best friend, Sara, had planned for the two of them--she's traveling with an urn containing Sara's remains. Except for the hint of Sweden in one's character's voice, Nixon doesn't employ accents to identify characters. Instead, her amazing ability to insert emotions into their dialogue makes the characters unique. Magda is a detached psychiatrist who advises clients while at the same time examining her own life. Sara comes alive through Magda's memories of their conversations and the ups and downs of their relationship. The voices of her colleagues, Theo and Boomer, are filled with compassion and concern as they encourage her to face her life and loss honestly. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2024]