THE ART OF SECRETS

The structure of this book, composed of multiple viewpoints and documents, almost mandates an ensemble production. Its success is enhanced by the well-acted, skillful orchestration of its five narrators. Listeners will soon surmise the distress of a school that is locked in debate over the mysterious discovery of priceless, controversial art, which is later destroyed. Ethnicities, moods, ages, and personalities of the various characters are continually reflected against context-providing letters, texts and interviews. Plot questions about who should benefit from the insurance monies and who ruined the art underlie issues relating to greed, jealousy, dreams, and the marginalization of outsiders. S.W. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2014]