Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (Abridged) Audiobook

" This isn't a novel, per se. It reads more like a book-length New Yorker article. New characters are introduced up to the very end. Not a page turner in every sense. An alternate, less misleading title could be "Profiles of Interesting People in Savannah." "

" I started listening to this book on CD with my mom because of an upcoming trip to Savannah (the setting for the book), and got sucked in immediately - something that rarely happens to me when listening to an audio version. About a quarter way through I started reading the book so that I could get through it faster! The most amazing thing about Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is that it's a true story; the long list of wildly eccentric characters is enjoyable enough, but to know that they're actually real beings makes the story that much better. Berendt effectively mixes a fascinating historical account of Savannah with the goings-on - and most notably, the murder case of Jim Williams and Danny Hansford - of the city's high society. The book is at times uproariously funny and always a page-turner. I'm looking all the more forward to visiting Savannah now that I've got such a colorful picture of it painted in my head. "

" Absolutely riveting story about the magnificent Savannah! "

" One of my all time favorites. "

" I loved this book. I read it right after my trip to Savannah while everything was fresh in my mind. "

" My mom recommended I read this book before our upcoming trip to Savannah. I didn't know anything about the book going in, except that they'd made it into a movie. What I loved about this book was the description of the people and culture of Savannah, and how the city itself was just as big a character as all the eccentric people described. The story was great, but got a little slow - repetitive, even, for obvious reasons (to those who know the story). I'm very glad I read this before my trip - better, I think, than a touristy guide book of the city! "

" This book has so many aspects to it -murder, cross-dressing, occult -just to name a few. It's funny, it's sad and yes, it is also non-fiction as it is the tale of a murder in the south! Just an excellent piece of writing, for sure! "

" Hard to get through! Just watch the movie with Kevin spacey lol "

" Love the story. Love Savannah. Loved the movie, too, for that matter! "

" One of my all time favorites. The southern characters are fabulous and Savannah is a character all herself. "

" Simply...One of my favorite books I've ever read. "

" Good story.wish that I had read it before I visited Savannah!! "

" The characters were great, but I needed a little more plot. "

" I have listened to Midnight in the Garden, on tape years ago, and more recently on my iPad, twice! It is just that good. "

" This was like reading a history textbook. Very drab. Took forever for the story to get moving. "

" SUCH a good book. Almost more like a series of interconnected vignettes, but still a cohesive novel. It really makes you want to visit Savannah, GA. Well-written and incredibly entertaining. Great, unforgettable characters. Highly, highly recommended. "

" If you ever plan to visit Savannah or any of the coastal colonial cities for vacation, this is the book to start your preparation. It is such a perfect story and constructed so well by e author that it is hard to believe it is not fiction "

" second time I read this. very good. "

" Hugely entertaining. Just the right pace, quirkiness, atmosphere, length for that type of book. REALLY REALLY made me want to plan a long weekend in Savannah! "

" The book is way too long for the plot. Several characters are included just because they are "oddities," but they have not relation to the plot of the book. "

" If you understand the idiosyncrasies of life in the South the humor will please you. Thrown in also is the mystery of a brutal murder. Loved the book but still unsure which topic it was more about. "

" Southern gothic, funny, creepy, odd characters. A good read. I don't own it, but I wouldn't mind reading it again. "

" Great book. Interesting characters & it's non fiction. John Berendt pulled me into the story from the first page. It's our book club selection. "

" Loved this book. The characters are eccentric but real. The setting is beautifully captured, a real treat for lovers of the Deep South. Kevin Spacey in the movie is that rare event where the movie IS as good as the book. "

" It was good. Did not like one chapter due to the character it was about. Fun to read while living near savannah "

" There were many colorful characters in this book....I was surprised to learn that it is non-fiction. "

" I loved this book, which made me long to go to Savannah. "

" This book was a fast paced read. Must admit the story became far more interesting when I visited Savannah and followed the story around the city. Then it went from a 3 star to a 4 star rating. "

" I like City of Falling Angels better. But this was a very interesting look at Savannah, Georgia. Interesting characters. "

" I read this book several years ago, gave away my copy, and over the years found myself referring to it so many times I had to go buy another copy. Great book! "

" I really liked this non-fiction/fiction book. A true story that reads like a novel. Really makes me want to go to Savannah. "

" Excellent, read like fiction.. A real life murder mystery.- "

" Very good and interesting non-fiction. Makes me want to visit Savannah. "

" I absolutely loved this book. OMG I read it back in the 90s. And the cover of this book has always kept me spellbound for some reason. I read this book in 2 days. "

" Loved this book. It is one I may read again. "

" Horrible. It felt like it was written for fourth graders. It was so bad, about halfway through I ditched it. "

" I don't hate this book, but it just didn't hold my interest. Thus I have decided to pass it up for a better book. "