Pictures of You

In Leavitt's (www.carolineleavitt.com) ninth novel, following Girls in Trouble (2005), April and Isabelle are two women running away from their respective former lives when they collide in a car accident that results in April's death. The accident's three survivors—Isabelle and April's devastated widower and son—struggle to recover their physical and mental health, to win forgiveness and understanding, and to resume a normal life. Audie Award nominee Robin Miles (Brother, I'm Dying) skillfully renders the multiple voices and accents. Though the plot is a bit predictable and the development of the characters a bit sketchy, making the motivation behind their actions somewhat unconvincing, the title's appeal is greatly enhanced by Miles's narration, recommending this audio for listeners of general fiction. [The Algonquin pb original was recommended "for fans of women's fiction," LJ 9/1/10.—Ed.]—Joanna M. Burkhardt, Univ. of Rhode Island Libs., Providence