Train Audiobook

" If I could give this 2.5 stars, I would. Dexter is obviously a talented writer (I've never read Paris Trout), but there was very little plot and I stopped caring half way through. "

" I absolutely loved Spooner and really enjoyed Deadwood so I thought I would love this as well. Pete Dexter is a wonderful writer but this book was a bit too dark for me. I had a hard time connecting with any of the main characters. "

" Train is young, black and a caddy...he trained himself to become the best golf player "

" An enigmatic read, as most of Pete Dexter's books tend to be. A good read. "

" I am upset I let this one sit on my bookshelf for so long. I like Dexter's writing style and am interested in reading more of his books. "

" Harrowing, but gripping... "

" I liked this book, the way it was written and the story line...just found it a tad unsatisfying at the end. "

" easy, 'cheap' read. fun. enjoyable, likable characters. "

" My first exposure to Pete Dexter. Liked the story, loved the writing. "

" I really enjoyed this "gritty book". Suspenseful and evocative. 17 year old Black caddie at a Beverly Hills golf course right after WWII. The characters have flaws, hardships and smarts. It reminded me a bit of Walter Moseley. "

" great use of language in a classic noir context. ready to be a film "

" I had a hard time getting into this book--probably didn't appreciate what Pete Dexter was trying to accomplish. I didn't "get" it. Weird ending. Maybe I should read it again. "

" I think Dexter is the best American writer right now, and Train is his best book. If you don't mind some graphic, but really well-written violence, you'll like this book. Some scenes will stick with you forever. "

" interesting story, very violent. "

" Really well-written, good characterization, dialect that doesn't suck. I recommend it. "

" Gave insight into black life in50's with good golf setting. I like this author. "

" Unusual writing style-poetic & challenging in its honesty of human thoughts/flaws. INTERESTING. "

" Just completed this book on tape. started rough and slow and then I was hooked. A golf setting. Great diversion!!!! "

" This book was stomach churning and disturbing at many parts, and I could feel for really only one of the characters, but it was an interesting story and very well written. I don't know how many stars to give it, so I am splitting the difference. "

" I liked this freaky weird book. "

" The style is very typical of the other novels I've read by the same author --- grim and biting. This isn't a pleasant story and the ending leaves many issues unresolved. "

" One of several books I'm ready by South Dakota authors. "

" This is a good read, but I'm not sure that women would like this book as much as men. Golf, guns, cars, a sailboat; not chick-lit. "

" I think Dexter is the best American writer right now, and Train is his best book. If you don't mind some graphic, but really well-written violence, you'll like this book. Some scenes will stick with you forever. "

" Outstanding novel looking at racism in the 1950s through the interaction of a grizzled police sergeant and a black teenager who loves golf. Author Pete Dexter probably best known for "Paris Trout. "

" I had a hard time getting into this book--probably didn't appreciate what Pete Dexter was trying to accomplish. I didn't "get" it. Weird ending. Maybe I should read it again. "

" It's like James Ellroy wrote a book about golf course maintenance. Very good and very dark. "

" This book was stomach churning and disturbing at many parts, and I could feel for really only one of the characters, but it was an interesting story and very well written. I don't know how many stars to give it, so I am splitting the difference. "

" Terrific novel. Pen's as I could only dream. "

" easy, 'cheap' read. fun. enjoyable, likable characters. "