ADAM IN EDEN

This tale harkens back to the biblical story of Adam, the snake, and the problem of evil. Robert Fass handles the narration capably despite the long and complex structure of the sentences. While his pace can become slightly monotonous over time, this may be an inherent quality of the text itself. The ironic tone underlying the main character's thoughts is one of the signature features of Fass's narration. He varies the emphasis of certain words to bring across the intended sarcasm. Still, overall, the story is slow to develop, making it difficult for the listener to stay interested. M.R. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2013]