Above the Waterfall

Raw Appalachia: A Sheriff's Haunting Retrospective

Written byRon Rash

Narrated byRichard Ferrone, Tavia Gilbert

Length5h28m

Release dateSeptember 8, 2015

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction

Languageenglish

★★★☆★ 3.8 (3 ratings)

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Author	Ron Rash
Narrator	Richard Ferrone, Tavia Gilbert
Runtime	5h28m
Published	September 8, 2015
Rating	★★★☆★ 3.8 / 5 (3 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction, Horror, Gothic, World Literature, United States, Southern, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Crime Fiction, Noir
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Experience the raw, poetic essence of Appalachian life in 'Above the Waterfall,' where author Ron Rash weaves a tale of violence and redemption through a sheriff’s final weeks. Narrated by Richard Ferrone and Tavia Gilbert with distinct regional inflections, their performances bring this rugged landscape vividly to life. Les, nearing retirement, grapples with personal demons alongside his community's, revealing the deep bonds that bind them.

Tags: AppalachianPoetic FictionSheriffRedemptionViolence

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Editor's Review ★★★☆★

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Richard Ferrone and Tavia Gilbert's narration is a standout in 'Above the Waterfall.' Ferrone masterfully captures the aging sheriff’s wistful and weary tone, while Gilbert adds layers to the supporting characters. The script, dense with poetic imagery, benefits greatly from their nuanced voices. Despite its 5-hour runtime, the pacing feels deliberate, making each scene impactful. Rash’s prose is both haunting and beautifully written, but some slower sections may test patience; nonetheless, it's a profound exploration of human connection in a harsh environment.

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