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Hot Fudge Sundae Blues Audiobook

By: Bev Marshall
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Read By: Elizabeth Morton, Liz Morton Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: February 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781440796159
3.0822131147541 out of 53.0822131147541 out of 53.0822131147541 out of 53.0822131147541 out of 53.0822131147541 out of 5 (3.08) - 122 listener ratings
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Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

34

Longest Chapter Length:

27:42 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

13:33 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

20:27 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

Critically acclaimed Southern author Bev Marshall portrays a family's struggle with forgiveness and change in her coming-of-age novel, set in 1963 Zebulon, Mississippi. When a handsome evangelist marries 13- year-old Layla's attractive mother, all seems idyllic. But soon her grandmother dies, her mother has a near-fatal accident, and a family member tries to rape her. After her mom interrupts the assault, Layla must do all she can to protect her-even consider perjury.

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"I'm not sure why I love southern writers so much, but another author that I enjoyed. I think it's because the characters are usually so lovable yet laughable. This story took a dark turn and I wondered if she would turn it around, but in the end she pulled it off. "

— Vicky (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Marshall has written another gem with rich, benighted characters whom small-town Southerners will recognize with affection or horror as one of their own friends, relatives, or unfortunate acquaintances.

    — Library Journal

  • “The voice of Layla, the Mississippi-born narrator of this audio book  features not a drawl, but a sweetness and earnest innocence that captivate the listener from the opening line. Liz Morton infuses the young speaker with an eager-to-please purity and clarity, maintaining a balance between Layla’s open personality and the cruelties of the world. Throughout the dramatic events that unfold in her life, Layla blends optimism with wisdom to overcome, or at least accept, the pain she encounters. Morton’s reading of the central character is an ideal performance of that role—she captures the contrasts that exist between a child's world and the world at large.” 

    — AudioFile

Hot Fudge Sundae Blues Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a great book, but be prepared for a heavier story. I gave it a 3 of 5 stars because there were many times while reading Hot Fudge Sundae Blues, I skipped ahead because Marshall was to verbose. "

    — Mikkee, 7/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm not sure why I love southern writers so much, but another author that I enjoyed. I think it's because the characters are usually so lovable yet laughable. This story took a dark turn and I wondered if she would turn it around, but in the end she pulled it off. "

    — Vicky, 7/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed Layla Jay's character. Although she was young, she dealt very gracefully with all the situations that came her way. "

    — Christa, 5/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Didn't finish the book. It seems that Bev Marshall might be fairly capable at writing a good story but this one is a little too crude for my taste. "

    — WendyR, 2/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a good book for young adults. I'd rate it PG-13 and recommend screening it for the maturity level of your reader. I think she did a great job dealing with some very serious issues. "

    — Christy, 1/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I picked this book up because of the yummy title....it was an AWESOME book. I enjoyed it very much. Read it if you haven't. "

    — Sherri, 9/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really liked the mother/daughter characters. Good read. "

    — Stacey, 6/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The characters were really well developed and interesting, but the plot kind of meandered and I didn't feel as if the story had much buildup to anything. Nonetheless it was still an interesting book whose main character I found really easy to connect to. "

    — Rachel, 5/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read this book outside when temps are sizzling. "

    — Melissa, 1/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " So far, this is really a pretty good book. Kind of predictable at the end, but all in all, a fairly good book of coming of age in southern 1960's. "

    — Naomi, 12/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I could not put this book down. The end of each chapter had me wanting more, wanting to read quickly so I could find out what happened next. I Highly reccomend it. "

    — Stacy, 4/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Didn't finish the book. It seems that Bev Marshall might be fairly capable at writing a good story but this one is a little too crude for my taste. "

    — WendyR, 3/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really liked the mother/daughter characters. Good read. "

    — Stacey, 11/27/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed Layla Jay's character. Although she was young, she dealt very gracefully with all the situations that came her way. "

    — Christa, 9/15/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " So far, this is really a pretty good book. Kind of predictable at the end, but all in all, a fairly good book of coming of age in southern 1960's. "

    — Naomi, 5/14/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read this book outside when temps are sizzling. "

    — Melissa, 3/2/2008

About the Narrators

Elizabeth Morton is a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and a graduate of the University of Evansville’s celebrated theater department. On stage, she has been directed by Mike Nichols, Fracaswell Hyman, Carrie Preston, and Joanne Woodward, among others. She has also narrated several audiobooks, including a novel by Paul Rudnick. She lives in New York City.

Liz Morton has narrated several novels for young adults, including Dreamland by Sarah Dessen, Shug by Jenny Han, Chicks with Sticks by Elizabeth Lehnard, Wild Things by Clay Carmichael, and The Leanin’ Dog by K. A. Nuzum.