THAT PART WAS TRUE

The charm of this unlikely romance translates well in this sweet and humorous recording. When Eve Petworth wrote to Jackson Cooper, praising a scene in his latest book, neither knew that their love of food would bring them together, or that their correspondence would develop into something so much more. The shift between narrators keeps the plot dynamic and engaging, and emphasizes the distance and differences between the two protagonists. L.J. Ganser and Katherine Kellgren are both talented performers, crafting characters that listeners can easily identify. Though their narration sometimes sounds too dramatic for this slice-of-life story, their performance evolves impressively, so that by the surprisingly satisfying conclusion, listeners will be entranced—and hungry for a gourmet snack. B.E.K. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2014]