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A review by pattydsf
Cypress Grove by James Sallis
3.0
This was my first encounter with James Sallis. He is the author of two mystery series - one set in New Orleans and then this one set in Tennessee. Turner, the main character in this series, has lived a varied life. He has been cop, therapist and spent time in jail.
Sallis tells Turner's story in segments, what is happening in his life now and flashbacks through his thoughts to past events. I thought Sallis used this technique well - I had problems because I was listening in short bursts, but that was me not the book.
What I liked most was the language. Turner (with Sallis' help) can turn a neat phrase. I would find myself listening for the wonderful metaphors and images. It helped that the narrator, Alan Nebelthau, was such a good reader. I would recommend this book to people who like southern fiction, mystery and well-read audio books.
Sallis tells Turner's story in segments, what is happening in his life now and flashbacks through his thoughts to past events. I thought Sallis used this technique well - I had problems because I was listening in short bursts, but that was me not the book.
What I liked most was the language. Turner (with Sallis' help) can turn a neat phrase. I would find myself listening for the wonderful metaphors and images. It helped that the narrator, Alan Nebelthau, was such a good reader. I would recommend this book to people who like southern fiction, mystery and well-read audio books.