Snow Falling on Cedars

By: David Guterson

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 15 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

As a Japanese-American fisherman stands trial for murder on an island in Puget Sound, snow blankets the countryside. The whiteness covers the courthouse, but it cannot conceal the memories at work inside: the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, an unrequited love, and the ghosts of racism that still haunt the islanders. First novels rarely attract as much attention as Snow Falling on Cedars. Remaining on best seller lists for months, it has cast a spell on listeners across the country.

©1994 David Guterson (P)1996 Recorded Books

Very good book

So far this book has been the best I have consumed this summer. I have read little about the Japanese-Americans, or small fishing communities so that setting was very enlightening. The story was well written and interesting which made the experience very enjoyable.

Great story told well and narrated perfectly

The writing is gorgeous. The story is compelling. The characters are believable. The tale resonates even today and lays bare both the prejudices and decency simmering in the American psyche. This is a great American novel. And the narrator brings it with a rare and remarkable talent.

A Great Classic

I know if George Weidel (?) is the narrator it will be an excellent listen.

Excellent audio version!

I read this book years ago when it was first published and enjoyed it so much I bought it (I rarely purchase books). But I haven't read it since and almost completely forgot the storyline! The audio version is excellent and the narration was outstanding. It brought extra enjoyment to me. I highly recommend this book.

A slow tsunami

The book opens a bit slowly. I wasn't sure if I would like it, but hung on. And, gradually, was completely swept away by it.

It's a mystery, yes, and yet -- not really. It's a novel built around a mystery, a lot more interested in human beings and affairs of the heart than of solving a case. (It does get solved! That's just not the emotional focus of the book.)

Really good book. Pretty much certain I will read it again.

Great book

Thoroughly enjoyed this story. The narrator is one of my favorites. The story of a supposed murder and the trial that follows also takes in the history of the island and its inhabitants, including the Japanese living there. Although they've lived there for many years, when Pearl Harbor was attacked, they were all rounded up and sent to an internment camp in CA. This story brings in all the hardships and the prejudice that was rampant during that time while still covering the trial. 5 stars all the way.

Absorbing

Absorbing in a quiet way. Very human and insightful. I wonder what the future holds for the characters.

Very detailed story

Very compelling story about an American community and the people who are struggling with life and justice

a wonderful story, inaudible narration.

I really enjoyed Snow Falling on Cedars. it's a wonderful story told with just the right amount of detail to transport you back to the Pacific Northwest of the 30's, 40's, and 50's. The narrator had a soft and gentle voice and annunciated clearly. unfortunately, the recording was so soft and quiet that I could only hear it when played through a stereo or powered Bluetooth speaker turned on high. My phone's loud speaker, normally clear and plenty loud to listen to any other audiobook at a normal volume, could not play this one. loudly enough on its highest setting to be heard in anything other than a silent room. this is a great story, just be prepared to listen to it on a device that has enough volume as it is not as loud as the other books on audible.

Best in the last couple of years

Best book I've listened to in years. I loved this book. He wrapped mystery, romance, court drama and history together and kept me interested from beginning to end.