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Narrated by:
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Tom Parker
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By:
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Shelby Foote
First published in 1950, Follow Me Down continues to enjoy critical acclaim and wide readership.
©1950 Shelby Foote, Renewed 1978. Published by arrangement with RLR Associates, Ltd. (P)2002 Blackstone AudiobooksListeners also enjoyed...




















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"This is a solid interpretation by an accomplished reader." (AudioFile)
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A good look at the past
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Of course, you’ll be reminded of O’Conner and Faulkner (especially his collection, Knight’s Gambit), but this is its own animal, the only similarity being the lasting impression felt when it’s all over. The writing is vivid, the characters memorably drawn, and their overlapping testimonies illuminating. Where they corroborate each other, the story gains in dimension. Where they diverge – usually over differing intentions and perceptions – tragedy ensues. It is all masterfully done, as is Grover Gardner's performance. He is always a pleasure to listen to.
Prepare to Be Sucked In
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A great tale told and retold through the lenses of a dozen or so narrators but never feels repetitive or boring. A tour-de-force of narrative style and voice: each of the prismatic views holds its own truth and its own voice, and that's a remarkable achievement. If I were ever to be given the chance to teach a course in 20th Century American Southern Novels, this would be in my top five to have my students read.
My one criticism of the novel (and please see my critique of John Williams's novel "Stoner") is the lack of depth of the references to African American people in the text. When they are not simply referred to using the n-word (realistically enough and not reflecting on Foote himself), they are ciphers...unknown and unknowable to the complete list of absolutely white narrators. Why couldn't Foote have created at least one white narrator in this novel who doesn't hate and disparage African Americans? It serves no plot reason since nothing hinges upon race in that regard. I find it troubling to read literature of that time and to see white authors simply abdicating the power they have to make a difference by creating honest, open, and fully human non-white characters. Faulkner did it...why can't others?
What an incredible novel...with one flaw
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Great as always
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Narration was very good.
Good old Southern story
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. An everyday story but told in a very novel way. No suspense but rather a study in character.What did you like best about this story?
The way it is told through the eyes of the killer, the victim, the wife of the killer and the defense attorney.What about Tom Parker’s performance did you like?
His easy going manner and his knowledge of when to pause a second for the listener.If you could rename Follow Me Down, what would you call it?
What Did I Just Do?Any additional comments?
This was my first Shelby Foote novel. I have read and listened to his Civil War histories and it is interesting to hear his work in a different genre.Worth The Trip
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This book is more style than content. It is interesting to read what each character thinks and what others don’t know but really the story isn’t effected by any of this. The writing style kinda of reminds me of those old books such as Melville or Faulkner. The narrator does an amazing job with the southern accents which many people do not. If the above interest you then you’ll definitely enjoy this book.
A simple murder told by 6 different people
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Quite a Surprise
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