The Drift Fence

Name: The Drift Fence
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (26 reviews)
Author: Zane Grey

Unlikely Hero's Rough-Ride Western Adventure

Written byZane Grey

Narrated byJohn Traven

Length9h28m

Release dateJune 11, 2019

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Westerns

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.8 (26 ratings)

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Author	Zane Grey
Narrator	John Traven
Runtime	9h28m
Published	June 11, 2019
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (26 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Westerns
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Zane Grey's 'The Drift Fence' is a gritty, unpolished gem of a Western, offering a fresh perspective through its greenhorn protagonist, Jim Traft. Uninitiated in cattle or cowboys, Traft finds himself as the foreman of a tough Arizona outfit, navigating a hundred miles of open range. Grey's earthy prose and unromanticized portrayal of the West make this a distinctive listen. John Traven's narration, with its gruff, no-nonsense delivery, perfectly complements the story's rugged authenticity.

Tags: Western ClassicsUnconventional HeroesGritty Old WestRugged NarrationAuthentic Zane Grey

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Expert narration by John Traven brings every character and scene to life across 9h28m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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John Traven's narration is the standout feature of this audiobook. His voice, weathered and authentic, brings the harsh, unforgiving landscape and the equally tough characters to life. Traven's pacing is spot-on, capturing the story's ebb and flow, from the slow burn of Traft's learning curve to the explosive action of cattle stampedes. Grey's writing, while rich in detail, can feel repetitive at times, with descriptions of the landscape and cattle management that might lose less invested listeners. However, for those who appreciate a raw, unvarnished look at the Old West, 'The Drift Fence' is a compelling, if somewhat unsung, addition to the genre.

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