THE HEART BROKE IN

The smooth, versatile voice of John Lee is perfect to narrate this complicated story of family, betrayal, and vengeance. The story centers on Londoner Ritchie Shepherd, a former rocker who is now a reality show producer, and his sister, a scientist, who is his antithesis in almost every way. Lee lives up to his reputation for excellence in his authentic portrayals of the book's several important characters, each having distinct class- and age-related English or Irish accents. He also gives credible and interesting performances of various African characters and young children. A disturbing but interesting listen. A.C.P. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2012]