HOW IT ALL BEGAN

Never was an audiobook more aptly titled! Starting with one mishap, the novel expands exponentially until many characters’ lives have been altered by that event. Charlotte suffers an injury that requires convalescing at her daughter’s home, and a ripple effect impacts many others. Katherine Kellgren is an agile, appealing narrator who navigates the many characters with ease. Whether voicing a native Londoner or an English-language learner from the Continent, Kellgren exudes effusive and consistent energy. Rather than create a confusing mélange, she identifies each individual and subtly separates him or her from the crowd. This is a well-paced, fun recording of an entertaining novel. HOW IT ALL BEGAN is a perfect companion for a weekend read. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2012]