Macrowikinomics

A dense subject--the interconnectedness of the modern world--comes alive with the inclusion of personal anecdotes that are infused by the warm tones of Alan Sklar's narration. His deep, rich baritone recalls the smoothness of a film announcer's fluid enunciation. Stories of business collaborations around the world are chronicled by the authors, who are economists, and recounted adeptly by Sklar. His voice has a velvety quality some may find mesmerizing. The downside of this is that some listeners may absorb the words for long stretches without actually attending to their meaning. M.R. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine