Author: Barbara Kingsolver | Narrator: Charlie Thurston
Runtime: 21h 3m | Genre: Fiction
The story of a boy born in Appalachia to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer.
This is a modern retelling of David Copperfield set in Appalachia. The audiobook is essential because of the voice. The narrator captures the slang, the rhythm, and the attitude of the protagonist perfectly. It is heartbreaking and funny. It tackles the foster care system and addiction without ever feeling like a lecture. It is pure storytelling.