DEAR JOHN

Holter Graham provides what sounds like effortless narration in the uncommon love story of 23-year-old rebel John Tyree, army enlistee, and Southern belle Savannah Lynn Curtis. Savannah must cope with John's anger when she tries to tell him that his father isn't "slow," as he's always thought, but instead has Asperger's syndrome. Graham's depiction of Savannah's calm confidence as she explains to John why his father fixates on coin collecting and needs repetitive routine to function well is compelling. Graham captures the theme of mutual attraction and conflicting values with subtle vocal nuances, strong pacing, and controlled timing. His deft narration carries the story to a surprising conclusion that listeners won't want to miss. G.D.W. 2007 Audies Award Finalist © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/ MAY 07]