BETTE DAVIS

Leaming recounts Davis’s half-century on stage and screen in lengthy detail. The writing, however, impedes reader Grace Conlin’s talent. Conlin can vary her timing and pitch to some extent, but with little dialogue, there’s no need for vocal recognition. Devotees of the actress will appreciate Leaming’s meticulous research. An abridgment, however, would suffice for most. D.W.K. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB 97]