The Keepers of the House

De: Shirley Ann Grau

Narrado por: Anna Fields

Abigail was the last keeper of the house, the last to know the Howland family's secrets. Now, in the name of all her brothers and sisters, she must take her bitter revenge on the small-minded Southern town that shamed them, persecuted them, but could never destroy them.

Shirley Ann Grau is a major American author whose works are often set in New Orleans and Louisiana's Creole region. She often reflects the isolated bayous and their French-speaking residents, but her fiction is equally at home with the fiercely independent people of small Southern towns or the sophisticated life of the New Orleans' upper class. The Keepers of the House won her the Pulitzer Prize in 1965.

©1964 Shirley Ann Grau (P)1996 Blackstone Audiobooks

Reseñas de la Crítica

• Pulitzer Prize Winner, Fiction, 1965

"Shirley Ann Grau is one of those rare writers who create a world, draw the reader into it, and make him somehow happy there, no matter what goes on....One comes to the novel's end with a sense of loss, and leaves that world with reluctance." (Newsweek)

Perfect Narration

Anna Fields has a convincing accent. Her voice matched the protagonists cold and vindictive mindset.

Pure art in storytelling

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

It was a treat for the senses. An engrossing and artfully told story. The narrator perfectly conveyed the subtle nuances of the characters and situations. The writing is of a quality that is seldom seen in current fiction. Crisp efficient, very descriptive, and engaging. The story flows effortlessly drawing the listener back to another time and place.

What about Anna Fields’s performance did you like?

Her ability to convey the tone and substance of the story was remarkable. Flawless performance.

If you could take any character from The Keepers of the House out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Abigail, her strength and straightforward candor would be a breath of fresh air.

Interesting Story Line

Would you consider the audio edition of The Keepers of the House to be better than the print version?

Haven't read the print version

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Keepers of the House?

The chapter where the town people turned on the featured family

What about Anna Fields’s performance did you like?

Good narrative skills and voice inflections

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the main character's wife resigned herself to death

Any additional comments?

Very good narrative covering a large swath of time. Very entertaining and kept me engrossed in listening.

The Pulitzer Committee Got It Right

A beautifully written story, with rich imagery and character development, The Keepers tells the multi-generation story of a southern family and moves away from the trite coast confederate-sympathizing stories of earlier Pulitzer winners and tells a compelling, modern story. Fields did a great job narrating.

Keepers of the House

Excellent. The audible was superb! From beginning to end the story was extremely engaging! Bravo!

Disappointed

The first part of the book was just too descriptive and even those it set the tone of the book it just was hard to listen to . The book was okay the story was okay but not worth a second listen and I was left thinking about these characters and how the book would end . Disappointing.

Wonderful narration and story

Most southern set stories are not true to the southern landscape and dialect but this novel is a wonderful exception. Dark and twisted at times it is a story of triumph over bigotry. The author has such an elegant way of describing details of the nature - a true gem.

Wonderful

It’s been ages since I’ve read a book so poetic. I was moved by the description and emotion in the pages. A wonderfully real telling of history.

Surprised by this one

When u started this I got about a few chapters in and thought no, I do t think I’ll enjoy this. It wasn’t the narrator, she’s great, I just wasn’t sure it would keep me interested. Trust me and hang in there. It’s thoughtfully written and told. It takes you right to the heart of this family and keeps you there.

the progression of female resolve and courage

Abigail's grandfather's sense of justice and determination was finally realized in his grand daughter. The story is masterfully written and narrated. It's easy to see how this was a Pulitzer prize winner. It is sad that humanity has exhibited countless examples of hypocrisy through the ages. Stories like this are hopefully lessons for future generations.