Up from Orchard Street: Library Edition [Audio Cassette]

Eleanor Widmer (Author), Lotns Raver (Narrator)

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Widmer's novel of mixed emotions focuses on the Roths, especially family matriarch Manya Roth, and the manner in which they infuse their tenement and neighborhood with warmth and vitality. The book is at times fascinating, at times humorous, and, at other times, a bit tedious. Fortunately, Lorna Raver's reading allows the characters, a term that is equally noun and adjective, to shine through with distinctive and realistic personalities. In particular, Raver captures the strength of Manya Roth and the youthful optimism of her granddaughter, Elke. As a result, Raver not only gives life to the book, she also succeeds in reading with a joy that sustains the listener's interest. D.J. 2006 Audie Award Finalist © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks; Unabridged edition (August 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786136731
• ISBN-13: 978-0786136735
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.6 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,401,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars If I could give it 6 stars I would, August 23, 2007

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This review is from: Up from Orchard Street: Library Edition (Audio Cassette)

I loved the audio version of this novel. I listened to it during a long 15 hour car drive. Raver does a remarkable job of bringing the characters to life. The story is about a immigrant family making its way through the life in New York in the 1900s. The characters are well developed and the story telling is outstanding. If you like historical fiction about families and strong woman, you will love this. I highly recommend the audio version.