Disgraced

This play turned novel is a wonderful example of how a cast of narrators can work together. They move masterfully between the male and female characters, highlighting the dialogue that was essential to the story's success in theatrical form. This skill is important because much of the story is still told through conversations. The dynamic blend of male and female voices, balanced by a neutral male narrator, is easy to follow and evocative of the real-life arguments that occupy much of the story line. The intensity of the delivery matches the content, which runs a gamut of serious topics, including racism and interpersonal conflict. M.R. (c) AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine

Race, religion, and culture--maybe these aren't the safest topics for a dinner party, but they all come bubbling up to the surface in this edgy, emotional, and fast-paced drama about a mixed-race professional couple who suddenly find that their dreams may be at risk. Played by an ensemble of some of Hollywood's most in-demand character actors, Amir (Hari Dhillon) has left his Pakistani upbringing far behind to climb the social ladder as a successful corporate lawyer, while his artist wife (Emily Swallow) is fascinated by Islamic motifs he has no interest in. When their guests arrive, it appears they may know something that Amir and Emily don't. This audio production is just as powerful and controversial as the original 2013 Pulitzer Prize-winning stage production. B.P. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine