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Tom Hanks' recording of the novel earned similar accolades.
The audiobook was a finalist for the 2020 Audie Awards.
And who’s the biggest fan of the audiobook version of Patchett’s family-focused tale?
“I know Tom Hanks and asked him if he would read the book.
I was floored when he said yes,” she toldNaples Daily News.
She added, “In my mind it is, in many ways, a funny book.
Tom really got that.”
The review ends with decidedly mixed praise: “Is this great literature?
No it’s too generic and mawkish.
A review inThe Guardianis far blunter in its criticism.
However, it seems the actor was able to work his voice magic on theaudiobook version.
As expected, his performance is charismatic.
His strengths shine in male characters, especially curious boys and men in conversation.
He regularly plays with accents, making memorable a couple of recurring characters.”
