Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente, Read by Karis Campbell
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Karis Campbell narrates Comfort Me with Apples, a chillingly familiar story taking place in an unexpected setting called Arcadia Gardens. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss Catherynne M. Valente’s slim thriller that is expertly narrated and will definitely ramp up your heart rate. Sophia and her husband are perfect for each other. In fact, everything is perfect—or is it? As the story unfolds, Campbell shifts her narration from poised to frantic as Sophia unravels after discovering awful truths. A tense and compelling listen.
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