SONGS FOR THE BUTCHER'S DAUGHTER

The winner of numerous awards, Peter Manseau’s stunning novel features a young Catholic who is hired to translate the memoirs of Itzik Malpesh into English. Malpesh, supposedly the last Yiddish poet in America, captivates the translator, and their lives collide in gripping and unpredictable ways. The book, truly an homage to Yiddish, would present a challenge for any narrator. Mirron Willis adeptly deals with the complexities of the story and creates credible accents for Malpesh and the other characters. Equally important, Willis’s performance captures the depth and intellect of Manseau’s story. The result is a highly entertaining book with broad appeal. D.J.S. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2012]