A very good book about a small town that always fascinated me, even though I've never seen it, Savannah, Georgia. Unfortunately, it was an abridged version, and the abridgment caused the narrative to end up split in what felt like two different books.I'm assuming the book isn't so clearly separated into two tales, that the characters intertwine more than they do on this audio book version. I sure would love to read the book to find out. I remember seeing the movie a few years back, but I really can't remember if I liked it or not.
The last track on the CD was an interview with the author, and I was astounded to find out that the story I had just heard about was actually all based on real facts. Everything actually happened. Amazing.
The book is basically a love note to Savannah itself and its most eccentric (real-life) inhabitants, interspersed with detailed accounts of a murder investigation and its subsequent trial.
The reader is Anthony Heald, and he does an excellent job.
Grade: 8.5
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