THE LAST DAY

The Last Day is a truly original "millenium thriller." As 1999 draws to a close, dangerous events are occuring in the Holy Land, and the year 2000 is ushered in by an earthquake in Israel. Out of the rubble emerges a young woman declaring herself Jeza, the new Messiah. Rene Auberjonois's performance is flawless as he portrays dozens of characters, using many different dialects. His pacing is perfect, maintaining the suspense and keeping the listener glued to the audio. Carrie Gordon provides the voice of Jeza, elevating her above the other characters in importance. By giving life to Jeza, Gordon is able to project her influence and is better able to spread her message. Music is effectively added to help build suspense and set the mood in different scenes. Listeners approaching this audio with an open mind will be rewarded with an exciting and thought-provoking story. M.H.S. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 98]