The Lost Get-Back Boogie Audiobook

" James Lee Burke read by Will Patton is as good as it gets. This is a reread for me and I loved it even more this time. I love Burke's descriptions, his sense of place and his very real, very raw, very human characters. "

" He's my favorite author. Read a Burke book and your in a dark theater by yourself surrounded and engulfed by his images. I've read them all but can only do so once every 3-4 months because in the end they are their message about the human condition is not hopeful. "

" James Lee Burke is one of best writers of our times. He is one of the few writers whose books I will purchase in hard cover because I can't wait for the paperback version to come out. "

" Burke is known as a crime writer, but he's as good as any "literary" writer here with the beautiful descriptions of Louisiana and Montana, not to mention it being an entertaining as hell book. "

" Great story of a blues singer making his way through a host of issues, developments, and conflicts. Tale includes a variety of characters interacting in a variety of ways. "

" This book is one of my favorites. The best of the best. "

" One of Burke's early novels, that preceded his Robicheaux series. You can see some of the early development of that character in Paret. I also see where Burke got his habit of repetitiveness early (using the same word, or description, or focusing on certain actions). But it is an enjoyable read. "

" I loved the southern vioces but the ending was trite. The descriptions of the places in Montana are spot on. I know someone who helped close down Stauffer Chemical plant in Butte so this book was especially close. "

" Had something I needed...still can't figure out what it was. "

" I didn't like this book as much as his later ones, I guess he gets better with age. "

" You can totally see how this got a Pulitzer nomination. Evocative prose that sucks you right into Iry's world. "

" Enjoy this series and listened to most while travelig to Mexico "

" Another departure from the Robicheaux series, this one is a once off. It weaves in music nicely and tells a satisfying sad tale. "

" My first read of the author. He is wonderful with descriptions. I will read more "

" not as good as Robicheaux but still pretty good book to read. "

" First non-Dave Robicheaux novel I've read of Burke's; I think I prefer him writing in New Orleans and writing mysteries, but this was enjoyable enough. "

" I was expecting a mystery, but what I got instead was the story of a man just released from prison trying to find his way without really doing anything different. "

" His first. A little ragged but still good. More later. "

" Didn't like - too much beer drinkin & not much else. "

" Liked this first book by James Lee Burke, very much. Louisiana & Montana are connected in a passionate story of clashing values and colliding priorities. Perfect reading for our flight home from New Orleans. "

" Not the best from Burke. Not really a mystery, just a story about some sad ex-cons and the kind of trouble they get into. Still worth reading though. I'm reading everything by Burke "

" Though i read most of his stuff. Most of the protaginists have alot in common. They all have war memories and they all have a self-destructive gene. this guy sleeps with his best friend's ex-wife. "