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The Bayou Trilogy: Under the Bright Lights, Muscle for the Wing, and The Ones You Do
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LENGTH15 hrs and 7 mins
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RELEASE DATE04-28-11
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
In the parish of St. Bruno, sex is easy, corruption festers, and double-dealing is a way of life. Rene Shade is an uncompromising detective swimming in a sea of filth.
As Shade takes on hit men, porn kings, a gang of ex-cons, and the ghosts of his own checkered past, Woodrell’s three seminal novels pit long-entrenched criminals against the hard line of the law, brother against brother, and two vastly different sons against a long-absent father.
The Bayou Trilogy highlights the origins of a one-of-a-kind author, a writer who for over two decades has created an indelible representation of the shadows of the rural American experience and has steadily built a devoted following among crime fiction aficionados and esteemed literary critics alike.
©1986 Daniel Woodrell (Under the Bright Lights); 1988 by Daniel Woodrell (Muscle for the Wing); 1992 by Daniel Woodrell (The Ones You Do) (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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What Members Say
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"Better than I expected..."
This was an engaging listen. Any fan of James Lee Burke would probably enjoy it. Probably better than Burke: no clumsy love scenes or irritating politics / social commentary.
Bronson Pinchot over-does his voicings, though, and most of his women characters sound about the same: one combination or another of drunk, insane, or brain-damaged. He's a talented narrator, but someone should have suggested he dial it down a little here and there.
Overall, well worth the time and the credit.6 of 7 people found this review helpful -
"Strong Stuff"
Would you consider the audio edition of The Bayou Trilogy to be better than the print version?YES
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Bayou Trilogy?The dialogue, characters, & narration.
What does Bronson Pinchot bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?gravitas
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?yes
Any additional comments?Not for the faint of heart, this trilogy contains some real heavyweight writing. I finished it today, and I'm missing Woodrell's world of St. Bruno. This was a good choice.
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"Meet James Lee Burke's Better"
I've long been a fan of every one of James Lee Burke and Will Patton collaboration but this one is better. Woodrell's trilogy has just become one of my favorite audio books. Pinchot's interpretation was on target with the vocal inflections that I've encountered in the bayou country. Wonderful, colorful, literary slice of the downside of bayou life. I do hope there is more to come from Woodrell & Pinchot.
Highly Recommended!1 of 1 people found this review helpful -
Jamey Sherman Oaks, CA, United States 10-24-11 Member Since 2010
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"A fun, easy listen--but never light."
I originally purchased this book because it was narrated by Bronson Pinchot, whose work I have really come to enjoy. Although this is not his best work, he does an excellent job of individuating several different male characters with similar regional accents. He isn't so successful with the female characters.
The three novellas in this work were all very good. They all function well-enough on their own, but seem to fit together in a single volume. Although the protagonist is a detective, these are not traditional detective novels. These are exciting, well-written stories in which the main character just happens to be a detective.
In the fictional Parish of St. Bruno, Woodrell has created a living, breathing world of humid, dirty, dangerous cities over territory that is as much water as land.
Surprisingly good. Hard-edged, but with obvious heart.0 of 0 people found this review helpful -
"The Bayou Trilogy"
Woodrell has an excellent ear for dialogue. His settings are first rate. And he writes a good yarn. My only complaint is that most, if not all of the characters speak with the same voice, using the same colloquialisms.
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