Between the Bridge and the River

By: Craig Ferguson

Narrated by: Craig Ferguson

Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

Two childhood friends from Scotland and two illegitimate half-brothers from the deep South suffer and enjoy all manner of bizarre adventures that, it turns out, are somehow interconnected and, even more surprisingly, meaningful.

The eclectic cast of characters features Socrates, Carl Jung, and Tony Randall, along with an ex-television evangelist with a penchant for booze, prostitutes, and uncomfortable knitwear who gets mugged in Miami by an almost pure-blooded Watusi warrior - and sets off on a road trip in a stolen motor home.

©2006 Craig Ferguson (P)2014 Audible Inc.

I'm so impressed

gritty, fanciful, thought provoking and totally entertaining , brilliantly conceived artfully told. amusingly inspirational

Hillarious and thought-provoking

It's not very often than I laugh out loud when enjoying a book, but this one did it for me several times. If you are easily offended by language or sexual themes, then this might not be for you. It's what you would expect from a late-night comedian. Ferguson takes aim at several deserving targets, including Hollywood and televangelists. No race, religion, or nationality is safe. While having a good time with us, the author asks serious questions about life and death, religion, sexuality, marital fidelity, and human gullibility.

Unlike some authors that have read their own work, Ferguson does an outstanding job. This is as you would expect, since his is an entertainer. Some books make better audiobooks than others. This work jumps from protagonist to protagonist and location to location without immediately obvious ties. You have to follow closely and remember the characters from earlier scenes. I wouldn't listen to this one when distracted, or you might get lost.

I didn't see the tremendous depth that some reviewers claim to find, but I had a really good time.

Stick with "American on Purpose"

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I simply did not enjoy the story. The characters were not well defined and the plot lines were all over the place. I had a hard time following it.

What do you think your next listen will be?

The New New Thing by Michael Lewis

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Craig Ferguson?

Someone I could understand.

Did Between the Bridge and the River inspire you to do anything?

Stop listening.

Any additional comments?

I really like Craig Ferguson and I thoroughly enjoyed his first book. Needless to say this was a disappointment to me.

Not what I expected but very entertaining

This story had many interweaving characters and a lot going on. It was not what I expected but it was fabulously entertaining and a great story (when you read it you'll get the reference). I drive 40 min each way for work and always looked forward to listening to the next chapters. The story is most definitely enhanced by author narration. He gave the characters life and depth by giving them their own voices. I loved it!

Really enjoyed listening

I'm sort of new to the audiobook thing, but I have to say that this is the first one I've listened to that I'm going right back to the beginning to listen again after I finish this. I can't imagine that anyone other than the author could have done it justice. His narration was perfect, in my opinion. Loved the story; enjoyed the characters; wanted more when it was over.

wow

i loved this book. it was something completely unexpected. things were happening all over the place, in a really great way!

Must read for Ferguson fans

If you're a fan of Craig Ferguson this is a book for you. While this is his first book, I would recommend reading his other 2 books first. It makes this book all the more impactful.

Beautifully written, hilarious, sad and thought provoking

Craig has a unique perspective on life.

Has a multi faceted life experience, this is illustrated in his writing, comedy and narration

Spiritually moving.

a beautiful story that could only be told by a train wreck Survivor. required reading

brilliant!

Ferguson is not only a one-line comic genius he also grasps the depths and breath of the novel. very enjoyable story that Russell's with The more difficult aspects of being human and an honest and heartfelt way. if you like teenage body humor, it will keep you rolling for days.