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Podcast: Behind the Mic With Kirkus Reviews
Episode: THE BOOKS OF JACOB by Olga Tokarczuk, Jennifer Croft [Trans.], read by Gilli Messer, Allen Lewis Rickman
Description: Narrated with clarity and poise by Gilli Messer and Allen Rickman, this audiobook takes more than 35 hours but is worth it. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile contributor Alan Minskoff discuss Polish Nobel Laureate Olga Tokarczuk’s sprawling historical novel set in the eighteenth century. Both Messer and Rickman capture the tonality of the language and the author’s elegant writing, and the novel teems with unique characters—including a spiritual presence named Yenta who omnisciently hovers over the proceedings. Outstanding and compelling listening. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Penguin Audio.Find more audioboo...