On the Occasion of My Last Afternoon (Abridged) Audiobook

" This is one of my favorite authors telling a story set during the Civil War. It is NOT an idealistic setting or view of the era. An excellent read. "

" An interesting read... a first hand look at a wealthy southern family before and during the Civil War. Although this was a work of fiction the prose and descriptions of events are vivid and believable. Worth a second read... "

" This is a great book. Kaye Gibbons' ability to infuse fact and fiction has gripped my attention. A great look into the complexities of relationships during one of the United States' dark past encompassing the slave era and the civil war. "

" I started reading this book on the recommendation of a friend. About 100 pages into the book, I had to stop reading. Typically, I like the historical fiction genre, but this book was just extremely slow, boring, and depressing. It was not at all engaging. The whole time I was reading, I kept thinking "When will this be over?" Personally, I hate to leave books unfinished, but I'll make an exception for this book. "

" Emma Garnet Tate, on her last afternoon remembers her life. Set in the 1840's, the family owns slaves, her father is a tyrant, her mother sickly, a dysfunctional family of the times. There is much more to this story though, she marries a good man, a Doctor, and then the Civil War begins. This book had my full attention to the last page. "

" A good description of the Civil War era. "

" Period piece! of course, again. And it involves the South: slavery, Southern Belles, mean men, dasterdly deads and the fight for something better. I see my own personal theme. That aside, I liked it. And if you like the above, you can too! "

" The only book I've read by Kaye Gibbons. If they're all like this one, I'll have to check them out. "

" Old woman's recounting of her life in pre- and post Civil War South. Father was a mean bastard. Well-written, a little heavy and slow. Some slave dialect and antiquated idioms/words not found in dictionary. "

" OK, I gave up on this one. It just was not engaging me. Slow, I couldn't work up much sympathy for the protagonist, and I wasn't sure where the point was going. "

" Another great book by Kaye Gibbons! "

" Loved it. It was a great story set in the Civil War time, and right before and after. I love this author. Read anything by her you can get your hands on!! "

" The "hollar" dialect is hard to get through but it proves to be a good overall story...or maybe I'm just hoping. "

" Not a war story. Great female character of the time. "

" I just love this author. Another great southern story. "

" Beautifully written story of the South & of a lot of courageous people, black & white, northerners & southerners. There are some pretty awful folks, too, especially the storyteller's father. "

" I usually like Kaye Gibbons - but I found the main charactor in the book to be a big pain. All about slavery. "

" Hard stuff during the Civil War, but such good story telling & a fabulous woman. "

" Another fabulous book by Kaye Gibbons. I laughed, I cried. "

" Well written; but towards the end, I was ready for the book to be over. The whole thing about the main character's father's past was dragged out a bit too long... "

" I just love southern fiction. "

" About to die, an aged woman tells her story. The South with the travesty of slavery, revealing the best the worst. It is a study of morality. It is most tragic, yet poignant. "

" A love story, a historical romance and a look at the strength and survival skills of women in the old south done very well by Kaye Gibbons "

" It was a boring read. I got tired of reading about how awful her father was. Would not recommend this book. "

" Another book I wanted to like, but couldn't. This is the first Kaye Gibbons novel I did not like. Very disappointing. "

" This author threw every impressive word she could find from her dictionary and thesaurus into this book. I've tried to read it twice and gave up both times. "

" This book had a slow, southern rhythm. The idea that a good marriage can heal someone who had a tramatic upbring is well demonstrated without seeming cheesy or unreal. "

" I liked this book, but I didn't love it. "

" This was not my favorite novel of Gibbons', but it is still definitely worth reading. "

" I'm sure I need to read this again. It was way over my head when I read it. I'm sure it was getting at something but I still have no idea what. But I liked it. I remember really liking it actually. I just can't remember why. "

" I found the book way too depressing. "

" The only book I've read by Kaye Gibbons. If they're all like this one, I'll have to check them out. "

" Unforgettable fiction. I just loved this book. Anyone who has read Gone with the Wind should also read this book as it ranks on top. "

" Read this book in 2001. Must have liked it very much, because I gave it 5 and a half stars. Must re-read. "

" I just love this author. Another great southern story. "

" i have decided that Kaye Gibbons is one of my favorite authors- her writing is so effortless "

" This is a must read, as are all Gibbons' books. "

" About a woman who grew up in the south at the time of the Civil War. She talked of the rift in her family, the clash of personalities in her life, about love, slavery and freedom, riches and poverty ... it was a superb tale, very realistic, and I very much enjoyed it. "

" Got caught up in this one too. Enojoyed the narrative and the characters. Sad to finish it. "

" I am actually really enjoying this book. It kinda jumps back and forth, but it makes for a good read. "

" Details of a woman's life during the civil war. Facsinating. "

" I found it a little disconnected,its in the first person butyou never know how she is feeling or what her reaction is and after somthing happens she says "I cried all last night" Why? Why did you cry Why would you do any of it? It was fast but I did not enjoy any of it "

" The third book I've read by Gibbons so far. I thought it was average compared to the other two, but definitely worth a read if you're a fan of hers! "