GOODBYE FOR NOW

Kirby Heyborne’s gentle voice is well suited to the character of Sam, a geeky, unassuming software programmer who invents a computer program that matches people with their soul mate. His own program leads him to Meredith. The emotional roller-coaster ride that follows involves the death of Meredith’s beloved grandmother and the concept of an “e-life” after death. Heyborne delivers versatile modulations in the character voices, and his deft pacing reflects the array of emotions from moment to moment. Of special note are Heyborne’s charming assortment of Indian and English accents and his heartbreaking portrayal of the grieving characters. M.F. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2012]