A TRIP THROUGH THE DOLL FIELDS

by Elizabeth Fanning

Narrated by: Skye Alley

Production by: Elizabeth Fanning

Magical Realism - The Good, Bad, and Questionable!

This is one of those rare gems that must be listened to carefully to fully understand what is going on because if you don’t, you will miss a highly entertaining yet thought-provoking, and at times soul-wrenching book. The author, Elizabeth Fanning has focused on several characters that intertwine by the end of the book in mysterious ways. One couple visits a nudist colony after escaping house arrest. Their story becomes woven with a couple of Baby Jesuses thieves. Yes, you read that correctly – they steal Baby Jesuses from nativity scenes at churches. Annalise and Lakshmi are responsible and while it’s all fun and games, it becomes real when Annalise realizes and accepts her deadly illness.

Fanning creates characters that are unique yet poignant. Each character, while not conventional, encounters real-life situations that make the listener wonder what they would do in those same circumstances. With each passing minute, I learned more and more about each character.

The narrator, Skye Alley does a first-rate performance. She masterfully gives each character a unique voice and moves the story at a steady pace. Her voice was smooth and clear.

This is one book that will leave the listener pondering long after the end of the program. It explores a range of human emotions, experiences, and choices – the good, bad, and questionable but all magical in a way.

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook. It was crisp and clear with no flaws.

Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-bias, honest review.