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Title: The Sportswriter

Subtitle: Frank Bascombe, Book 1

Author: Richard Ford

Narrator: Richard Poe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-20-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 223 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

In this first volume of his Frank Bascombe trilogy, Bascombe is a sportswriter attempting to cope with his failed marriage and the death of his son. Unable to establish true connections with people, Bascombe drifts into and out of various relationships, but retains an introspective eye that allows him to transcend life's obstacles.

Critic Reviews:

"Powerful....So pliant and persuasive that we are instantly drawn into his story." (The New York Times)

"Among the best realist American writers today." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

wonderful

This is one of the best audiobooks I have purchased. For one, the narration is perfect. My only exposure to Richard Ford was short stories. I liked this book very much and I can say I don't know any other writer who writes like him. He slows down to lay out the history and his philosophy on every character and event. It's like watching someone crack a hardboiled egg and pull off a tiny shell fragment at a time.

Listen to the last 15 minutes

Tedious day by day story. Will try another Richard Ford book to see if there is more to them. Only OK.

Bold writing: Strong on Character, not Story

What made the experience of listening to The Sportswriter the most enjoyable?

The author is a bold, clear writer with an ability to paint a great portrait. The narrator was well suited to the task.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Something with more of a story.

What about Richard Poes performance did you like?

I thought he seemed genuine.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No.

Any additional comments?

I found it hard to understand both as a woman and as a person who values conflict resolution. While the character is strong, the internal conflict slides away into what? A person who seems to drift through his life, with seemingly little consciousness of the potential for transcendence. Frustrating.

Boring

Sorry, I gave this an hour or two and found nothing of interest. It was like listening to the guy next door go into detail about where he bought his socks. Who cares?

Just incredible

Once finished. Went back to beginning and started again. Love, love, love. Ford rides so high.