🎧3.5-3.75⭐️

I had this short story which is a prequel to Small Great Things set in 1979 read by Rachel Handshaw. It has sound effects which I’m not over keen on. I enjoyed the narrator, but felt that her voice was too old for an eight and half year old girl.

This is Ruth’s story when she goes to a prestigious school which Christina attends. Ruth’s mom works for the family.
Ruth and Christina play in the house but things are different at school where Ruth is very conscious of her skin colour and being different.

I was interested in this after listening to Small Great Things, but I don’t feel it really adds much to understanding Ruth’s character. I enjoyed the quick easy listen.
Generally I’m not a fan of short stories and wouldn’t use a credit for it, but would listen if included in the audible catalogue.

I didn’t realise when I requested that this is a rerelease of an old short story. The narration is good and this is a story about a young black girl who feels like she doesn’t fit in at school. It’s a pleasant enough listen but far too short and feels incomplete.

I was just about to begin Small Great Things from my audible library when I noticed this prequel was available to download from NetGalley, so naturally I had to listen to it first. Short, punchy and emotional, I’m now looking forward to the main event even more. I assume I’m about to meet adult Ruth, with the knowledge of how early in her life she had to deal with racism.

Great production, lovely narration.

Huge thanks to Bolinda Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this ALC 🎧