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Kin by Tayari Jones

Kin by Tayari Jones

Audiobook

Narrated By: Angel Pean and Ashley J. Hobbs

Audiobook Length: 13 hours 10 minutes

A Complex Study of Sisterhood and Survival in the American South

In Kin, Tayari Jones examines the divergent paths of two motherless daughters raised in Honeysuckle, Louisiana. Best friends since childhood, Vernice and Annie face starkly different realities as they navigate the complexities of being women in the American South. Vernice leaves for Spelman College, entering a sphere of affluence and social expectation, while Annie embarks on a demanding journey to find the mother who abandoned her. The narrative documents how their lives converge after years of separation following a devastating tragedy, providing a close look at the resilience required to maintain a connection across deeply unequal social landscapes.

Why You’ll Love This Audiobook

Tayari Jones's narrative is rooted in profound emotional weight, and the dual narration by Angel Pean and Ashley J. Hobbs brings an essential authenticity to this literary fiction. Pean and Hobbs expertly navigate the distinct experiences of Vernice and Annie, grounding the listener in the specific cultural and regional transitions of the characters' lives. This 13-hour performance is a significant choice for listeners seeking intimate, thought-provoking character studies centered on female friendship and moral gray areas. 

Audiobook Details

ISBN: 9780593913130

Pub Date:

Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group

Length: 13 hours 10 minutes

Author:

  • Tayari Jones

Narrators:

  • Angel Pean
  • Ashley J. Hobbs

Language: English


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