The Water Is Wide

Name: The Water Is Wide
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (30 reviews)
Author: Pat Conroy

Conroy's Memoir: Raw, Resonant, Riveting

Written byPat Conroy

Narrated byJeremy Arthur

Length9h17m

Release dateJanuary 10, 2023

GenreBiographies & Memoirs, Art & Literature, Authors

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.7 (30 ratings)

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Author	Pat Conroy
Narrator	Jeremy Arthur
Runtime	9h17m
Published	January 10, 2023
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (30 ratings)
Categories	Biographies & Memoirs, Art & Literature, Authors, Professionals & Academics, Educators
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Pat Conroy's 'The Water Is Wide' is a gripping memoir that transports listeners to the isolated, haunting beauty of Yamacraw Island. Conroy's vivid prose paints a poignant portrait of his early teaching days, filled with humor, heartache, and triumph. Jeremy Arthur's narration is a standout, capturing Conroy's Southern drawl and emotional intensity. Arthur's performance makes this audiobook a distinctive, immersive experience.

Tags: Biographical MemoirSouthern FictionEducational DramaNarrator-DrivenEmotional RollercoasterIsland Life

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Expert narration by Jeremy Arthur brings every character and scene to life across 9h17m of immersive audio.
Highly rated at 4.7 stars by 30 listeners.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Listening to 'The Water Is Wide' is like having Conroy himself tell his story, thanks to Jeremy Arthur's masterful narration. Arthur's voice shifts effortlessly between Conroy's youthful exuberance and the wisdom of hindsight, drawing listeners in. The pacing is perfect, allowing Conroy's vivid descriptions of Yamacraw Island and its inhabitants to unfold naturally. However, some of Conroy's anecdotes can feel repetitive, and a few characters could use more depth. Overall, though, this audiobook is a captivating journey that will leave you laughing, weeping, and inspired.

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