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True Grit

By: Charles Portis
Narrated by: Donna Tartt
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There is no knowing what lies in a man's heart.

On a trip to buy ponies, Frank Ross is killed by Torn Chancy, who shoots him down for a horse, $150 cash, and two gold pieces. Ross's single-minded teenage daughter, Mattie, travels to claim his body... Then she meets Rooster - a man with grit - and persuades him to join her on a deadly quest to avenge her father's murder.

Narrated by bestselling American author Donna Tartt, who brings True Grit - her favourite book - to life with perfect intonation, insight and suspense.

©1969 Charles Portis (P)2006 WF Howes Ltd Contemporary Fiction Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Genre Fiction Fiction Heartfelt Entertainment Scary Thought-Provoking
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“What book has given me greater pleasure in the last five years? Or in the last twenty? I do not know. What a writer!” (Roald Dahl)
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Audible version read by Donna Tartt.
She done a great job with this.
I can see why it's regarded as classic.
So glad I read it.
Five stars.

First class narration Inna classic.

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"True Grit' needs to be able to escape from the film versions. It seems either you have John Wayne or Jeff Bridges as your 'Rooster Cogburn' character, and they overshadow the book.

The book reflects the time of its writing - the start of the American '70s, with it's distrust of power and dark and cynical outlook. Young Mattie Ross is thrown into a chaotic world and there is no guarantee she will emerge whole or unscathed.

The audio version is great for breaking the link with the film and reminding you whose story this is. I will admit, when I first heard the narration I was shocked, my first reaction was 'Does Donna Tartt really intend to read the whole novel in this outrageous accent?'

So, yes, you can imagine just how much egg was on my face when I realised that a- that is Ms Tartt's true voice and b - she is a lifelong devotee of the book.

Hearing the story read in this way gives you - I think- the necessary separation from the two film versions and allows you to hear the story in a new and much more rewarding way.

I would recommend this to folk who like their tales on the bleak side.

Much more than just a "Book of the Film'

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rattled along with a heroine you can happily ride with. stark sharp and satisfying. try it.

perfection in the story and in the telling.

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What a treat to hear Donna Tartt, long-time champion of True Grit, read this brilliantly sharp and lucid classic.
Near perfect novel, near perfect reader.

Don't Hesitate

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This is a story of discovery and true grit that will amaze most modern 14yr old girls. a story if loyalty, perseverance education and knowing right from wrong. fabulous read.

excellent classic

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