Review: Ordinary Soil by Alex Woodard, performed by Scott Brick and George Newbern

Alex Woodard’s thoughtful and heartbreaking new book, Ordinary Soil, delves into the significance of soil, the life-giving resource that sustains us, and the arduous challenges faced by farmers who toil to make a living from it. The narrative unfolds through the fictional history of a family from Oklahoma, spanning from the early 20th century to the present day. Ordinary Soil demands your attention from the very first page, compelling you to stay engaged as the story transitions seamlessly between characters and time periods.

Scott Brick and George Newbern, two exceptional narrators, bring this captivating tale to life with their remarkable talent and professionalism. Each narrator infuses their expertise into the audio production, ensuring that the characters remain distinct in the listener’s mind.

Both narrators masterfully read, act, and infuse their performances with emotion and grit, elevating this audio production to the highest level of entertainment.

I have probably spent thousands of hours listening to the amazing Scott Brick during my life as an audiobook addict, and every time when he is involved with a project, I have no doubt that he will make it even more special. 

While Ordinary Soil is a work of fiction, it resonates with profound truth. The story it tells is poignant, serious, and timely, prompting us to reflect on the very foundation of our dwindling food supply and the lives of those who actually spend their lives putting food on our tables.

If you’re looking for a different and thought-provoking experience, Ordinary Soil is a must-read.

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Victor Dima is an internationally recognized Audiobooks Industry specialist, consultant, insider and reviewer with almost 10,000 helpful votes on Audible. Listened to more than 1,400 audiobooks, have written reviews for almost 400 and rated close to 800 of them. If you want Victor to review your audiobook or if you need help with choosing the right narrator, you can get in touch at reviews@theaudiobookblog.com

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