Writing & Other Blood Sports

Name: Writing & Other Blood Sports
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (3 reviews)
Author: Charles Willeford

Gritty, Wry Tales from a Master of Noir

Written byCharles Willeford

Narrated byFred Berman

Length9h21m

Release dateApril 16, 2021

GenreLiterature & Fiction, World Literature, United States

LanguageEnglish

★★★★★ 4.3 (3 ratings)

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Author	Charles Willeford
Narrator	Fred Berman
Runtime	9h21m
Published	April 16, 2021
Rating	★★★★★ 4.3 / 5 (3 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, World Literature, United States
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Charles Willeford's 'Writing & Other Blood Sports' is a raw, unfiltered dive into the mind of a literary maverick. This collection of essays, short stories, and poems is like a smoker's cough - harsh, unexpected, yet oddly satisfying. Willeford's prose is as lean and mean as a starving wolf, with a dark humor that'll make you laugh out loud one moment, and leave you questioning your morality the next. Fred Berman's narration is the perfect match, delivering Willeford's words with a gruff, no-nonsense attitude that makes you feel like you're listening to a grizzled old-timer spinning yarns in a smoky bar.

Tags: Hard-boiled FictionLiterary NoirDark HumorShort StoriesEssaysPoetryGritty Narration

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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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I've always been a fan of Willeford's novels, but this audiobook was a revelation. It's like getting a peek into the author's workshop, seeing the tools he uses to craft his dark, compelling tales. Berman's narration is top-notch, capturing Willeford's unique voice and delivering it with a deadpan wit that had me chuckling even in the most unexpected moments. The pacing is spot-on, with Berman's steady, measured delivery allowing Willeford's words to sink in like a slow, steady drip of whiskey. My only critique? I wish there was more. But then again, that's Willeford for you - always leaving you wanting more. And isn't that the mark of a true literary blood sport?

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