Shelley

Interesting Story, Excellent Narration

Revisado: 08-27-12

Where does Memory Mambo rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Although there were interesting aspects to Memory Mambo, I didn't find the story engrossing, or unique in any way. However contrary to the previous reviewer's assessment of the narration, I thought the narrator struck just the right chords in telling the story. Often I am put off by narrators who are more interested in showing their vocal skills than in telling the story. This narrator served the story with clear diction and an easy forward moving flow, without calling attention to herself as the narrator.

Would you be willing to try another book from Achy Obejas? Why or why not?

I might try another book by Ms. Obejas; her language showed promise and she was able to present clearly drawn characters.

What does Ruth Oakes bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

As alluded to above, Ruth Oakes helps the forward movement of the plot by tuning into the the rhythms of the author's language. It feels as if we are reading the novel, but we are gently coaxed along, expecially in those instances when the novel slows.

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