SIMPLE SOCIAL GRACES

Lichter compares the Victorian Era--with its emphasis on courtesy and implied civil and social rights for everyone--to our current culture, which features little respect for anyone. The long narrative of facts and personal opinions offers May the opportunity to interpret the author's feelings. Her slight British accent perfectly fits the background of the book, reinforcing the ambience of the material. When required, May easily slips into accents, breaking the long narrative into easy-to-listen-to sections. P.A.J. © AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC/JAN 00]