THORNS OF TRUTH

This is a numbing tale of five emotionally needy women who struggle pathetically with family secrets and relationships in modern day New York City. The author is fond of clichéd metaphors and sententious similes, which make listening a trying experience. Narrator Sandra Burr does her best to breathe life into these frozen characters. She has a pleasant reading voice and even manages to invest a little style into the production. Let's hope we can soon hear her read something that will appeal to a broader audience. D.L.G. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/MAR 01]