Eat, Pray, Love is the first book I’ve listened to that was narrated by the author. Many of our customers have expressed their dislike of authors’ performances so I was a little wary when I picked this up. I was pleasantly surprised by Elizabeth Gilbert’s narration. First of all, she has the most relaxing voice of any narrator I have listened to thus far. I am also enjoying her style of narration. Many narrators change their voice for each character; sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Elizabeth Gilbert narrates in her own voice for much of the book, which I find to be quite appropriate as this is her memoir.
The book is split into three sections, one for each country she visits. I have listened to Italy and India so far. Her goal in Italy seems to be to eat as much food as possible. Her descriptions make my mouth water, especially her account of the pizza she ate in Naples. I have been craving pizza ever since! Although I know it won’t be quite the same…
For those of you who may not really care for nonfiction, this is worth a listen. It is witty and humorous and tells the story of a woman on the brink who finds her salvation in travel and friendship.
-L.T.
0 comments:
Post a Comment