
The Whistling Season
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Narrated by:
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Jonathan Hogan
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By:
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Ivan Doig
A finalist for the National Book award, Ivan Doig, who has published 11 books, has been hailed as the "West's preeminent literary novelist" by the Denver Post.
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Critic reviews
"The Whistling Season is a book to pass on to your favorite readers: a story of lives of active choice, lived actively." (Publishers Weekly)
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Entertaining, but rather juvenile
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I have in the past liked books that are just stories about a town, village or group of interesting people such as Guernsey potato peel pie society. But so far half way through this book its just stories about kids and their shenanigans or lack there-of. The Father, the house-keeper and the teacher are all decent characters but nothing has grabbed me yet to make me become invested in their lives.
3 stars so far...
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What made the experience of listening to The Whistling Season the most enjoyable?
Doig is a great story-teller. I found myself seeking escape from the cynical, often depressing stories in the daily news by diving into this book. It describes a time in the early 20th century, in Montana, when life, if not easy, was simpler. The pace is slow, but the dry western wit that pervades the writing kept it from being boring. At first I found the narrator's hard, nasal voice hard to take, but it grew on me, and finally seemed completely appropriate for this story.Any additional comments?
I look forward to reading other books by Doig. I am reading the Rascal Fair now and loving it.I was captivated
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What a fun and enjoyable read
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realism with humor
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Simple and Nostalgic
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I cannot wait to recommend this book first to my dad who grew up on a wheat farm in Eastern Oregon and second to my book club. I loved the story, the characters (Morrie was my favorite) and my highest praise goes to the narrator, Jonathan Hogan. He was a delight to listen to and the folksy charm in his voice was the perfect match for this story. He reminds me of the man who used to narrate the Wonderful World of Disney shows on Sunday night.What did you like best about this story?
I thought it was beautifully written - I felt completely transported to that time and place. I loved the sweet relationship between the brothers.Which scene was your favorite?
Hard to decide but I loved the wrong-end-to horse race.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Several times I teared up while listening. Particularly during the scene when Paul goes out to the pump at the school house and reflects on all the horse paths which lead to the school.Loved this book!
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Even better than when I remember reading it myself
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Would you consider the audio edition of The Whistling Season to be better than the print version?
I liked it better than the print version because Jonathan Hogan read it so beautifully.What did you like best about this story?
I liked the story from a young boy's perspective.What about Jonathan Hogan’s performance did you like?
Jonathan Hogan read with ease. He was always on target with the punctuation - did not over or under emphasize. I was able to forget the reader and concentrate freely on what he was reading.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
The book made me laugh and cry both.Totally engrossed
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Wonderful book
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