Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight

Raw Memoir Meets Poetic Narration

Written byAlexandra Fuller

Narrated byLisette Lecat

Length10h11m

Release dateDecember 25, 2003

GenreBiographies & Memoirs, Art & Literature, Authors

Languageenglish

★★★★★ 4.3 (23 ratings)

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Author	Alexandra Fuller
Narrator	Lisette Lecat
Runtime	10h11m
Published	December 25, 2003
Rating	★★★★★ 4.3 / 5 (23 ratings)
Categories	Biographies & Memoirs, Art & Literature, Authors, Cultural & Regional, Education & Learning, Education, History, Africa
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’ is Alexandra Fuller’s haunting, deeply personal account of her childhood in a war-torn Southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. This audiobook distills the grit and grace of Fuller’s early years into an unforgettable narrative that alternates between heart-wrenching tragedy and unexpected humor. Lisette Lecat’s narration is both evocative and sensitive, perfectly capturing the rhythm and emotion of Fuller's prose. Each chapter unfolds like a carefully crafted poem, making this audiobook not just a listen but a profound experience.

Tags: memoirbiographySouthern Rhodesiapersonal storytellingpoetic narration

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Editor's Review ★★★★★

AudioBook Atlas

Lisette Lecat’s performance brings Alexandra Fuller’s raw, unflinching narrative to life with an authentic warmth that makes every story feel intimate and immediate. Her voice has the perfect blend of Southern charm and earnest sincerity, making each anecdote resonate deeply. The audiobook’s pacing is deliberate and thoughtful, allowing moments of silence to fill in the gaps between stories as effectively as Lecat fills in Fuller's evocative language. While some sections can feel overly nostalgic at times, this only serves to emphasize the complexity of Fuller's experiences. Overall, ‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’ is a standout audiobook that offers both emotional depth and narrative artistry.

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