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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Average Customer Review : 4.0/5 based on 495 reviews
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Editorial Reviews
John Berendt's Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil has been heralded as a "lyrical work of nonfiction," and the book's extremely graceful prose depictions of some of Savannah, Georgia's most colorful eccentrics--remarkable characters who could have once prospered in a William Faulkner novel or Eudora Welty short story--were certainly a critical factor in its tremendous success. (One resident into whose orbit Berendt fell, the Lady Chablis, went on to become a minor celebrity in her own right.) But equally important was Berendt's depiction of Savannah socialite Jim Williams as he stands trial for the murder of Danny Hansford, a moody, violence-prone hustler--and sometime companion to Williams--characterized by locals as a "walking streak of sex." So feel free to call it a "true crime classic" without a trace of shame.
Spotlight Reviews
Amazing book (2009-01-04)
Customer Review : 5
I read this before I went to Savanah, GA and I am so glad I did it made the trip so enjoyable, and I would also recommend the movie.
Read the book. (2008-12-03)
Customer Review : 2
Read the book and/or watch the very underrated movie. The reading of the audio book is generally dull with the exceptions of his attempts to voice the black characters, like Chablis and Minerva, which are horrible. 'Ooooh Chiild'
A must read if you are going to Savannah! (2008-11-29)
Customer Review : 5
I did read this book a couple weeks before my husband and I went to Savannah and it really did add to the trip...we could really relate to what we were seeing and what I read about in the book. I highly recommend it!
Easily read page turner (2008-11-19)
Customer Review : 4
I will admit, my reason for reading this book was based solely on the fact that I will be visiting Savannah in 2009 and judging by what I read online and was told by friends it seemed like a good idea if I had read the book before I went.
The book is well written and very easy to read, although with the numerous characters you do find yourself flicking back to remind yourself who is who.
You do get drawn very easily into the stories that unfold, and it's difficult to put the book down. I had many late nights reading this book!
John Beredent has done a wonderful job of capturing the story, the characters and their personalities. Definitely a great read!
Read it & visit Savannah (2008-11-02)
Customer Review : 5
I visited Savannah this summer & then read the book. I had seen the movie when it first came out & remembered that is was a good one, but I forgot so much of it. After touring the Mercer House & confusing several timelines, I borrowed my sister's book & could hardly put it down, and I am a seldom reader. I only read Non-fiction, but this book seems so full of interesting subjects, that it is more like reading fiction. If you like southern history or if you like The southern style that has all but disappeared, then this is a must read, especially if you were not very familiar with Savannah as I was.
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