I don't always do well with audio versions. My auditory processing isn't good -- it's not about hearing frequencies, it's about understanding; think of it as dyslexia of the ears. Oftentimes I can only appreciate an audiobook if I already know the source material nearly by heart. But the narrator read it at just the right pace and with just enough expression that I could follow what was happening, and your excellent words SHONE. It's a brilliant story and I'm glad I chose it for my nasty slushy drive!