THE HARDER THEY COME

Graham Hamilton gives life to this dark story of murder and the complexities of parenting, set amid the small towns and great woods of the Northern California coast. Both understated and full of dark foreboding, Hamilton's performance echoes the lives--simultaneously humdrum and horrifying--revealed in the plot. His rapid, matter-of-fact delivery adds credibility to the sometimes surreal thinking of Boyle's more eccentric characters. And without detracting from his authority as narrator, his delivery of dialogue allows the listener to identify distinct personalities. Those fond of Boyle's recent work will find this a great listen. F.C. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2015]