Split

by Swati Avasthi
Hennepin County Library audiobook 7 discs
read by Joshua Swanson
genre: realistic fiction, abuse

I can't believe it has taken me so long to read this! I met the author at an event a year and a half ago and love to support local authors. Sixteen-year-old Jace Witherspoon drives cross-country after a major fight with his dad and shows up at his older brother's door. After not having seen one another in five years, a lot of painful ground needs to be covered. This story is very believably written and has different layers of conflict and emotion going on. Jace is a very likeable character. Swanson's vocal work is excellent.