A fun listen for those interested in cryptozoology and a unique companion for travelers looking for adventures (translation: cryptid festivals), as all states are represented.
Kingsolver’s (Unsheltered) reimagining of Dickens’s David Copperfield is a piercing bildungsroman exposing social injustices inflicted upon rural Appalachia amid abject poverty and the burgeoning U.S. opioid epidemic. Its many discussion points, social relevance, and hopeful ending make this a first-rate choice for all, and especially for book clubs.
Despite McCormick’s engaging performance, this dense book may bog some listeners down. An enlightening addition to music history and Black history collections, although the print edition better reveals the breadth of Gaddy’s research.
This slow-burning novel strikes a balance between hard- and soft-speculative fiction without being too heady or obtuse and would be a sound addition to any library’s collection.
Glose’s superbly and empathetically written book is highly recommended. While the subject matter is inherently heavy, it is compassionately managed by one who understands the journey.