The tumultuous life of artist Vincent Van Gogh is made easy to listen to by the pleasant voice of narrator Paul Heitsch. Heitsch’s calm and steady pacing provides empathy for this disturbed genius and his long-suffering family.

Heitsch’s strong characterization creates a highly believable and likable lead character — a man battling grief and loss, as well as coming to terms with aging, yet still with a wry way of looking at the world. Heitsch’s characterizations of the lead female characters are particularly notable. With his excellent use of authentic-sounding accents and spot-on timing, listeners are in for a thoroughly enjoyable listen.