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Chasing the Devil's Tail
- A Mystery of Storyville, New Orleans
- Letto da: Dion Graham
- Durata: 11 ore e 11 min
- Versione integrale
- Data di pubblicazione: 14 06 2007
- Lingua: Inglese
- Editore: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Sintesi dell'editore
As Creole detective Valentin St. Cyr begins to investigate, he encounters a cast of characters drawn from history: Tom Anderson, the political boss who runs Storyville like a private kingdom; Lulu White, the district's most notorious madam; a young piano player who would come to be known as Jelly Roll Morton; and Buddy Bolden, the man who all but invented jazz. No ordinary mystery, Chasing the Devil's Tail is a chilling portrait of musical genius and self-destruction, set at the moment when jazz was born.
"A fine beginning to what looks like a first-rate historical series." ( Booklist)
"[Fulmer's] first fiction, which features a fascinating plot line and pervasive New Orleans atmosphere, is an outstanding historical." ( Library Journal)
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- AlecHosterman
- 28 12 2014
Intriguing and Well Written
What did you love best about Chasing the Devil's Tail?
As a fan of New Orleans, I'm always critical of material that takes place in NoLa. NCIS New Orleans, for instance, over does the internal references (e.g., eating gumbo, places, etc.). Fulmer's book, though, is tempered with references only when necessary - locations, food, people, and even the weather. And in places, they almost feel like characters in the book.
Speaking of the book, this is an intriguing murder mystery that had me guessing up to the end. I guessed part of it but was thrown for a loop on other parts. I listened to it in one long drive and couldn't wait to get back in the car to turn it on again. The narrator was expressive and took on each character with their own voice; he didn't over act each character and kept the story going. The only criticism is in the actual production itself. Make sure to turn down the treble and bass, otherwise it gets tingy in places.
Overall, this is an excellent work and I'm going to get the second one from Fulmer. Loved it.
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- E.S.
- 17 05 2013
Loved it.
Where does Chasing the Devil's Tail rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
The narrator brings historical fiction to life in an enchanting way.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Chasing the Devil's Tail?
It was a series really; King Bolden's descent into mental illness.
What about Dion Graham’s performance did you like?
He has a rich, beautiful voice.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, yes, yes!
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- Amazon Customer
- 02 03 2018
Fascinating
As a native of New Orleans, I have always been entranced by the legends and history of the city. This is a wonderful story. The author captures the gritty feel of the area, and the narrator's voice and talent accentuate it nicely. If I could give 10 stars, I would!
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- Amazon Customer
- 25 01 2017
fun story made even better by the story teller.
Great story. Excellent delivery. After listening to this, I bought the next two St. Cyr books. Just wish they'd been Audible books.
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- R. R. Jamison
- 09 12 2016
Wwould make a great movie
With the right actors the right story to right screenplay this could be great movie
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