Dinosaurs

by Lydia Millet Narrated by Paul Heitsch

Overview

"Over twelve novels and two collections, Lydia Millet has emerged as a major American novelist, writing vividly about the ties between people and other animals and the crisis of extinction. Her exquisite new novel, the first since A Children's Bible, tells the story of an Arizona man's relationship with the family next door, whose house has one wall made entirely out of glass. The story delivers attraction and love, friendship and grief. But Millet also evokes the uncanny. Through close observation of human and animal life in the desert, she captures the daunting scale of human society without losing sight of the real difference one person can make in the world. Written with humor and benevolence, Dinosaurs asks big questions: Can a person be good? Can a man be good? Compellingly told, emotionally moving, and intellectually rich, Dinosaurs may be Millet's finest novel yet."

Editorial Reviews

NOVEMBER 2022 - AudioFile

It's an appealing premise: a story from the point of view of a man who walked from New York to Arizona. And this audiobook is indeed appealing, but not for that obvious reason. In the wake of a breakup, Gil's journey west has already taken place, and now he is settling into his new life alone. Paul Heitsch is an excellent narrator: clear with enunciation and sensitive to mood. The natural, unpretentious tone he maintains throughout his performance is easy to embrace and believe. Somehow, though, the great narration becomes more of a pleasant companion than a vessel for the plot, which meanders and hesitates. Listeners willing to visit Gil's days and glance back at that journey will likely enjoy this audiobook. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

Booklist (starred review)

“An intriguing portrait of a lonesome man trying to do good in a grim world.”

Daily Mail (London)

“Follows a damaged, trusting man as he heals through human connection and requited love….It leaves a warm afterglow and an optimism that lingers."

NOVEMBER 2022 - AudioFile

It's an appealing premise: a story from the point of view of a man who walked from New York to Arizona. And this audiobook is indeed appealing, but not for that obvious reason. In the wake of a breakup, Gil's journey west has already taken place, and now he is settling into his new life alone. Paul Heitsch is an excellent narrator: clear with enunciation and sensitive to mood. The natural, unpretentious tone he maintains throughout his performance is easy to embrace and believe. Somehow, though, the great narration becomes more of a pleasant companion than a vessel for the plot, which meanders and hesitates. Listeners willing to visit Gil's days and glance back at that journey will likely enjoy this audiobook. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940175008174
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	10/11/2022
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	1,186,227

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