The audio book that I selected was Unfamiliar
Fishes by Sarah Vowell, which is the story of the Americanization of Hawaii. I
have read a number of her stories over the years, but it was an interesting
experience to sit back and listen to her provide narration for her own essays.
Hearing her naturally nasal and sarcastic delivery of comically archaic punch
lines provided a level of appreciation for her ideas and work that could not
have been achieved with a standard paperback. Additionally, it was a bonus
treat to hear the contributions of John Slattery, Paul Rudd, Fred Armisen, Bill
Hader, John Hodgman, Catherine Keener, Edward Norton, Keanu Reeves and Maya
Rudolph, all of which I enjoy outside of the realm of literature.
The
audio book is a staggering seven discs long, but I’ve managed to get through
the first three discs by listening in the car to and from work, as well as the
regular “cruising around” trips that I make with my family on the weekends.
Overall, I would have to admit that with my hectic schedule, that audio books
provide me with my best opportunity to complete a book.
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