Beautiful Boy
David Sheff, , read by Anthony Heald. . Blackstone Audio, $29.95 (0pp) ISBN 978-1-4332-0468-5
Father and son each tell his side of a crystal meth addiction.
Sheff's memoir offers his side of the story about his son Nic's downfall into drug and alcohol abuse. Anthony Heald opts for a slightly theatrical performance, which distances the listener from what should be an extremely personal and emotional tale. While never over-the-top, Heald's reading is more grounded in the world of fiction than nonfiction. His vocal interpretations of characters are improbable and the dialogue comes off as unrealistic. A touching story gets lost in translation from word to mouth.
Reviewed on: 05/26/2008
Genre: Audio
Analog Audio Cassette - 978-1-4332-0465-4
Analog Audio Cassette - 978-1-4332-0467-8
Compact Disc - 978-1-4332-0466-1
Downloadable Audio - 978-1-4332-4149-9
MP3 CD - 1 pages - 978-1-4332-0469-2
Pre-Recorded Audio Player - 978-1-60252-929-8
