THE NEWLYWEDS

Online dating takes an international turn: Amina meets George through a dating site, and their exchanges eventually bring her from Bangladesh to Rochester, New York, to marry him. The development of their relationship in the face of cultural and personal difference creates the impetus for their story. Mozhan Marno offers understated inflections, and her use of nuanced and accented English is sparing and effective. While her brisk pace is well suited to this contemporary novel, her light tone makes the listening almost airy enough to disregard at times. Those who stay engaged will enjoy a solid summer listen. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2012]