Traveler

De: Ron McLarty

Narrado por: Ron McLarty

From the author of The Memory of Running-a beautifully crafted story of a man who returns home to discover the truth about his past

Featuring the warmth and authenticity that made The Memory of Running such a major success, Traveler wraps a beautifully written ode to friendship within a compelling mystery. Jono Riley is an aging bartender and part-time actor in Manhattan who is compelled to return to the working-class neighborhoods of East Providence, where he came of age with his three best friends in the early 1960s. Jono is drawn into an attempt to solve the mystery of several shootings that occurred back then. As the surprising truth emerges, Jono is forced to come to terms with a past that is not quite what he remembers, even as he makes new resolutions in the present.©2007 Zaluma LLC; (P)2007 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., and Recorded Books LLC. All rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Unforgettable . . . This novel has a great voice, a great plot, great suspense, a great evocation of time and place."
-The Boston Globe

"McLarty excels at creating a sense of place, but he is positively brilliant at creating characters. We care about these people."
-The Providence Journal

Doesn't travel far enough

I was excited to read this new offering from McLarty as I really enjoyed Memory of Running. Traveler definitely stands up on its own – deeply engaging characters, great dialogue, and endlessly interesting scenery descriptions. There’s a lot from MofR in here as well .... subtle references such as the Ide retirement home etc. that reference his first book … not to mention the same location, time period, Vietnam War injuries etc. But where MofR excelled – a slow, beautifully timed reveal combined with the compelling transformation of the main character – this book falls way short. In the end, Traveler just doesn’t travel very far. The story starts with great promise, then fizzles into an embarrassingly clich? ending (yes, the villain insists on telling all at the height of the final conflict.. what a surprise). The last third of this book needed more time to write, and a much better ending. McLarty’s narration, as always, is absolutely top notch. Hopefully McLarty’s next book will live up to the promise of his first.

Great Story read by the author

Would you consider the audio edition of Traveler to be better than the print version?

I was first introduced to Ron McLarty with "The Memory of Running" which I loved and still go back and listen to again from time to time. This one is a different story with a similar feel. It all takes place in Rhode Island, near where I live, so this really great story has a special "hook" for me. Give it a listen, you won't be able to put it down. I have listened to this one several times and it still has appeal to me, like a favorite movie.

What other book might you compare Traveler to and why?

The Memory of running

Have you listened to any of Ron McLarty’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, just as good, very engaging

If you could rename Traveler, what would you call it?

Don't screw with Bobby

Top notch narration and content

Ron McLarty has the best of both worlds. Having already listened to Memories of Running after having spotted it in Stephen King review, and Art in America -both also read by the author- Traveler fell right in between in content with the same top-notch narrating McLarty never needs worry about future narrators. If you have listened to Memories of Running already then fear-not you will definitely enjoy this one. If you have not, then you are in for not only one treat, but two as you will be so entertained, Mr. McLarty's Memories of Running will probably be your next buy, and well worth it!

AOK Book

I loved McLarty's book, Memory of Running, so I had high hopes for this book as well. It was okay, but for me this story just didn't have that special quality. It is a fine solid book, I don't regret listening, but oh the other. I suppose this is an author's curse, having readers compare. McLarty delivers the feel and character of Jono's neighborhood perfectly, the story-line just didn't keep me so engaged this time though.

Wonderful

I have listened to "Memory of Running" several times, and found it inspiring. I got "Traveler" because I liked Ron McLarty's reading voice, but the book was surprisingly deep and the voice was just as good. I have already listened to is twice. One of the best books ever.