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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
- Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
- Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Critic Reviews
“Elegant and wicked.... Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil might be the first true-crime book that makes the reader want to book a bed and breakfast for an extended weekend at the scene of the crime." (The New York Times Book Review)
"Uproarious...a rich, irresistible mix of snobbery, mayhem, sex, mind-boggling parochialism, and mildewed magnolias.... A glorious vanity fair of human folly." (The Boston Globe)
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- Heidi
- 07-11-10
LOVED IT!!!
I read this book when it came out in the 90's and loved it. Recently while planning a vacation to Savannah, I decided to listen to it again. I forgot how good it is, the characters, the humor, the stories, and side plots. What a wonderful combination to round out a nice thriller and mystery. Even if you read it 15 years ago, I recommend revisiting it. I consume at least 4 books a month, and rarely do I laugh out loud while listening to a book.
This is based on a true story, although the author was not there when Williams killed Hansford, but he does explain the circumstances of writing himself as the only fictional character (until he catches up with himself after the murder) in the interview that takes place after the book.
If you like humor and intrigue nicely wrapped up in a GREAT story, this is a wonderful book.
I highly recommend it!!!
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- Mel
- 11-10-17
You Can't Make This Stuff Up
A friend recently asked me if I'd read this book. Of course I had! That is, when it was first published in 1995; when I added to my Bucket List a tour of Savannah with prerequisite martini in the Bonaventure Cemetery, alongside my intentions for tea on the highest sand dune in the North African Desert (from The Sheltering Sky). I remembered very well the spirit and spunk of the book, the debauchery, the snobbery, the scandal, the history, and according to Lady Chablis... 'Two tears in a bucket, motherf**k it'; I remember picturing that Mercer house during one of its high parties, tables spread with low-country deliciousness and magnolias, competing for room on the antique tables with the silver platters and chafing dishes owned by Jim Williams, but I'd forgotten the intimacy of the story -- the whispered in your ear type of telling that leaves you feeling like you were getting first hand the latest and most scandalous gossip. That was half the fun, the trivia and minutiae that gave each character such color that they almost jumped out of the book and told their own story.
I listened again this week, 22 yrs. after my first reading of the book and it felt completely new and fun, like catching up with old favorite acquaintances and all the new scuttlebutt. I didn't know that this is the story of an actual murder trial [see: James Arthur Williams and/or Brenda Dale Knox), known professionally as The Lady Chablis] because i never realized in 1995 that the book is categorized as *non-fiction,* though I surely should have. You just can't make up stuff this good! Not just a blast from the past, but a blast!
I decided that every community has it's characters and their legends -- those potboilers eschewed by the social pages and instead whispered directly ear to ear, we just don't have Berendt to write them out with such jazz and spice. This was an especially fun listen. The honeyed Southern accent(s) of the narrator make even Lady Chablis' raunchy stand-up routine sound like something Johnny Mercer himself might have penned a love song to. Woodman does an excellent of job of transporting you to the land of Spanish moss-covered oak trees, cobblestone courtyards, and the voodoo graveyard gardens of midnight.
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- Joey
- 12-14-06
A little slow, but entertaining
The author did an excellent job of interweaving the storylines of the characters in the book. It is also a beautiful verbal picture of Savannah. I found parts of the story to be a little slow-paced, but not boring... it had the effect of being calming. It matched the slow-paced life in Savannah very well.
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- Kim
- 12-15-11
As good as I wanted it to be
First of all - GREAT narration - a really excellent southern drawl that helps transport you into the the soul of Savannah, Georgia. You have to love this book for the rich characters and the way they charm their way through the intrigue of the crime that runs through the background. I've never watched the movie so I had few expectations going in other than I'd heard it was a really great story - I wasn't disappointed. A solid three and a half stars - not life altering but definitely worth the credit and the time.
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- Summer
- 05-20-09
You HAVE to hear this book....
I've seen the movie many times, and just got around to the book....as usual, the book is SO much better, but the movie is still great.....Being a native Southern daughter, I'm usually unimpressed with other people's attempts to capture what life is really like in the South....this New Yorker did a great job....the performance is great on the audio as well.
32 people found this helpful
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- Kelly
- 07-07-10
Awesome!! Can't believe this is non-fiction!!!
This is one of those books that hangs onto you even after the story is over. Berendt does an excellent job at capturing all the characters in this one! In fact after listening to about half of it I had to double check to make sure this was still non-fiction. Awesome narration! Woodman nails the Georgian accent and really individualizes the characters. I want to visit Savanah now!!
29 people found this helpful
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- Yvette D Skinner
- 10-13-09
Better than I thought it would be
To be honest, I bought this audiobook because it was wildly popular (aka. made into a pop Hollywood movie) and it was set in the Deep South. To my delight, this book kept me engaged for every chapter. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good read, regardless of your state of origin, Southern or not!
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- looking for great reads
- 10-02-09
Beyond the movie, great book, perfect narrator
This book was perfectly read by Jeff Woodman, whose voice was reminiscent of the narrator/main character in the movie version (John Cusack). The movie started about 2/3 of the way into the story, was great to finally hear the whole TRUE story. Listened to this all the way on a driving trip to Michigan and the miles flew by, enjoyed every bit.
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- David
- 03-18-09
Great Book
Wonderful story line. Just recently saw the movie for the first time and it made it even better. The cast of chacters was great all having an important role as oppose to one dominating over everyone else. Would highly recommend this for listening.
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- fred
- 09-27-08
As smooth as Savannah
I enjoyed my visit to Savannah this summer and managed to revisit the city again through "The Book." Hearing the author's interview at the end was a happy surprise. I read "The Book" years ago and forgot about the engaging characters. You don't have to visit Savannah to enjoy "The Book" but it definitely helps bring the story even more to life.
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