AudioFile - Sharon Grover
Twain's wit and extraordinary ability as a wordsmith are brought to life in this fully voiced dramatic reading. Each character in this convoluted parody of the nineteenth-century mystery is delightfully distinct, from the British aristocratic voice of Sherlock Holmes, to the stern sheriff who sounds remarkably like John Wayne. As expected, the story begins with a "heinous crime" which must, in due course, be avenged. How this comes about is a challenge for modern-day listeners unused to the flowery language of the past. But perseverance is amply repaid by the amusing and satisfying conclusion. An excellent alliance between text and reader. S.G. cAudioFile, Portland, Maine