(Read by David Drummond, Tantor Media, 10 CDs, 12 hours and 30 minutes)
This is 鈥淥ur Town鈥� plus a heavy dose of magical realism. Set in Neawanaka on the Oregon coast, 鈥淢ink River鈥� blends small-town life with nature and the oral traditions of local native Americans and Irish immigrants. This novel doesn鈥檛 so much tell a story as describe a place and a time. Lovely for its mythic undertones and intriguing characters, 鈥淢ink River鈥� is unfortunately written in a staccato style that eventually annoys. David Drummond is a fine narrator and adds subtle nuances to the characters. Grade: B
