For the past five years, Hayley Kincaid and her father, Andy, have been on the road, never staying long in one place as he struggles to escape the demons that have tortured him since his return from Iraq. Now they are back in the town where he grew up so Hayley can attend school. Perhaps, for the first time, Hayley can have a normal life, put aside her own painful memories, even have a relationship with Finn, the hot guy who obviously likes her but is hiding secrets of his own. Will being back home help Andy’s PTSD, or will his terrible memories drag him to the edge of hell, and drugs push him over? The Impossible Knife of Memory is Laurie Halse Anderson at her finest: compelling, surprising, and impossible to put down.
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“Julia Whelan’s expert performance
brings out the complexity of Hayley’s character, picking up on her
vulnerability and defensive toughness, mixing both with a good dose of teen
attitude. Whelan’s solid characterizations, varied cadence, and expressive
reading strengthen the listener’s connection to this emotionally intense story.
Narrator Luke Daniels delivers the few sections told from Andy’s point of view.
His mature voice makes a believable contrast with Whelan’s, and he captures
Andy’s tortured flashbacks and overwhelming feelings of survivor guilt. An
unforgettable audiobook for older teens and adults. Winner of the AudioFile
Earphones Award.”
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