THE ROVING PARTY

Danger and uncertainty are evoked in this gritty, masculine tale of racial violence in early-nineteenth-century Tasmania. Shaun Grindell is an excellent narrator. He moves swiftly through a complex cast of male characters, distinguishing one from another through changes in pitch, diction, and tone. The raspy quality of Grindell's voice suggests the harsh realities of life in the wilderness. He is most successful at dialogue, capturing the wide range of accents among the main characters and differentiating the white pursuers from their native prey. Those who enjoy literary tales in audio will find much to admire in this volume. M.R. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2014]