Combine Rash's prose (just enough, never too much), his great story (wonderful pacing, suspense, and characters), and Phil Gigante's superb narration—and you have what amounts to a perfect listening experience. Gigante provides outstanding voices for an ambitious couple who run a lumber business in the wake of the stock market crash of 1929. Protagonist Serena is given an upper-crust voice and her husband, a deep, commanding tone that fits the character perfectly. Gigante excels equally for the other characters—ranch hands, a young woman caring for her son, an evil henchman, a benevolent sheriff, and many more. Gigante never falters. His stellar performance and Rash’s believable dialogue of the times create a winning listening experience. M.B. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2009]
Trade Ed. • Brilliance Audio • 2008
CD ISBN 978-1-4233-7365-0 $34.99 • Ten CDs
MP3-CD ISBN 978-1-4233-7367-4 $24.95 • One MP3-CDs
DD ISBN multiple sources
Library Ed. • Brilliance Audio • 2008
CD ISBN 978-1-4233-7366-7 $97.25 • Ten CDs
MP3-CD ISBN 978-1-4233-7368-1 $39.25 • One MP3-CDs
DD ISBN multiple sources
Sign up to receive FREE email newsletters from AudioFile. Get audiobook recommendations and reviews straight to your inbox.
