JUNE 2017 - AudioFile
There is a precision and care in Kirby Heyborne's narration of this audiobook that is well suited to the collection. As the title suggests, each of these seven stories paints a portrait of a man who finds himself, one way or another, alone. Heyborne skillfully manages to make each story part of the cohesive themed group, and a unique snapshot of humanity. The spare, clean quality of his performance makes this collection inherently listenable for all types of audiences. His voice spans the divide between coolly aloof and warmly compassionate. The stories are deep enough to appeal to lovers of novels, but the recording will appeal to those looking for a light listen, too. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine
Library Journal
12/01/2016
Murakami's last story collection, 2009's Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman, was followed by five consecutive New York Times best sellers, with 2014's Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage hitting the top spot and now boasting more than 250,000 copies in print. Five of the seven stories in this new collection, focusing on men who find themselves alone, have stirred interest by appearing in The New Yorker.
JUNE 2017 - AudioFile
There is a precision and care in Kirby Heyborne's narration of this audiobook that is well suited to the collection. As the title suggests, each of these seven stories paints a portrait of a man who finds himself, one way or another, alone. Heyborne skillfully manages to make each story part of the cohesive themed group, and a unique snapshot of humanity. The spare, clean quality of his performance makes this collection inherently listenable for all types of audiences. His voice spans the divide between coolly aloof and warmly compassionate. The stories are deep enough to appeal to lovers of novels, but the recording will appeal to those looking for a light listen, too. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine
