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Jordan County
- Letto da: Tom Parker
- Durata: 10 ore e 5 min
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In prose of almost biblical gravity, and with a deep knowledge of the ways in which history shapes human lives, and sometimes warps them beyond repair, Foote gives us an ambitious, troubling work of fiction that builds on the traditions of William Faulkner and Flannery O'Connor but that is resolutely unique.
"Exquisite narration.... [Tom Parker] becomes the voices of the South and provides a strong accompaniment to Foote's fine prose." (AudioFile)
"Mr. Foote's writing is marvelously exact and positive. His attitude toward his people is respectful and human, as though he had thought about them a great deal and knew too much about them to take them for granted." (The New Yorker)
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- PCG
- 29/07/2017
Southern Literature at its finest
Eclipsed by the massive a justly praised epic "Civil War" narrative, is this lesser known but equally impressive collection of short stories.
I knew Foote was a Literary man, but I had no idea how incredibly talented and compelling he was. His name should be listed among the great 20th century Southern writers. Compelling and well worth your time. If you like Faulkner, O'Conner, McCarthy, Chappell, and others greats of the 20th century Southern literary tradition, do yourself a favour and get to know Foote outside the confines of the "Civil War."
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- Myron 'The Monk' Howley
- 27/12/2022
A story of Mississippi and family
Shelby Foote's dramatic telling of the story of life in Jordan County, Mississippi for a family from 1797 until 1953 is dramatic and inspiring. Full of character that leave you shaking your head. The performance of the narrator leads you into the mind of the author in this 1954 classic. I loved it Excellent
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- Mia
- 11/12/2022
Excellent
This is the first book I have read by Shelby Foote. I have been immersed in great books by black authors writing on slavery and beyond, so I wanted to balance that with another viewpoint, to round out my understanding. I was riveted by each story, and one in particular had me in tears. The writing was absolutely amazing. Through sadness and a sense of futility, the collection also flowed with great hope and beauty. A deep reflection on the human condition. I will now eagerly read everything I can get my hands on by this author. As for the narrator, it is indeed the excellent Grover Gardner under another name. Why, I don't know, but he is unmistakable. This audiobook deserves high praise.
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- K. Small
- 04/06/2022
Interesting story
I had a hard time keeping up with what was going on. The story was disjointed and I found myself getting lost when it would all of a sudden move to a new group of people.
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- Matt
- 04/02/2022
Great listen
This is a very interesting book that has the historical feel, but is in reality fiction. The narrator is great, but I do not understand why he is called Tom Parker here, but as he reads many other books he goes by Grover Gardner. (He is a great narrator, but his voice is unmistakable!)
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- AskMeAnything
- 25/08/2021
Another Foote Classic
A very good look at the south from one of her sons. Preformed very well.
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- Danielle Adkins
- 07/04/2021
too scattered
not very entertaining...too jumbled up. I didn't know the first story ended and the next was about someone else.