Justin

dubus is back with intriguing cast of character

Revisado: 10-28-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I usually find short stories and the audiobook medium to not lend themselves to each other, as the unchanging narrative voice can mislead the listener into a blending of storylines, themes, and styles. This can’t be said for Dirty Love, in which the four stories contained all revolve around not only the same themes (realistic, frustrated, and trying love), but also build a snapshot of different communities in the Northeast. The novellas and novel as a whole ask the listener/reader to reconsider the societal distractions and sicknesses that dilute the purity of romance and

To the reviewers that had a problem with Dubus’ narration, I thought that his tired, weary, and at times angst driven performance was perfectly fitting for the stories. His distinctive Northeastern drawl matches the setting of the stories, and he guides the listener forward slowly, often pausing to allow us to take in the gravity and implications of its characters, conversely, the age in which we live. I’d especially recommend this to those who enjoyed Townie, as disappointment, disbelief, and devastation that make up these stories can be traced back to the author’s own upbringing.

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