(Read by Kimberly Farr; Random House Audio; 4 CDs; 4 hours)
A wounded Lucy Barton is looking back on her life, remembering the time a hospital stay helped her to reconnect with her mother. Elizabeth Strout鈥檚 writing is sparse and concise, but very effective, especially the revealing conversations between mother and daughter. Kimberly Farr鈥檚 narration uncovers the love Lucy feels for her difficult mother.
Grade: A-