Helpful Score: 1
What a remarkable story! It intertwines the lives of a variety of fascinating characters who live in a small New England town known as "Dog Town." There are some real villains here, but most of the people are the type you wouldn't mind knowing in real life. It took me a little while (about the first half of the first tape) to get into it since several characters are introduced right away, but by the end of the book, I felt I knew -- and cared about -- them all.
The narration by Kate Nelligan is excellent, although once in a while she overdoes it (most actors do, as opposed to professional narrators). Still, that's a minor quibble.
The book is unabridged, with 6 tapes and it runs about 9-1/2 hours.
The narration by Kate Nelligan is excellent, although once in a while she overdoes it (most actors do, as opposed to professional narrators). Still, that's a minor quibble.
The book is unabridged, with 6 tapes and it runs about 9-1/2 hours.
