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All rights reserved.Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt (1994)
| Synopsis This nonfiction novel about a celebrated Savannah murder case--an upper-crust antiques dealer was accused of shooting his male lover--is also a love song to the city of Savannah.
Publisher's Note Shots rang out in Savannah's grandest mansion in the misty, early morning hours of May 2, 1981. Was it murder or self-defense? For nearly a decade, the shooting and its aftermath reverberated throughout this hauntingly beautiful city of moss-hung oaks and shaded squares. John Berendt's sharply observed, suspenseful, and witty narrative reads like a thoroughly engrossing novel, and yet it is a work of nonfiction. Berendt skillfully interweaves a hugely entertaining first-person account of life in this isolated remnant of the Old South with the unpredictable twists and turns of a landmark murder case.It is a spellbinding story peopled by a gallery of remarkable characters: the well-bred society ladies of the Married Woman's Card Club; the turbulent young redneck gigolo; the hapless recluse who owns a bottle of poison so powerful it could kill every man, woman, and child in Savannah; the aging and profane Southern belle who is the "soul of pampered self-absorption"; the uproariously funny black drag queen; the acerbic and arrogant antiques dealer; the sweet-talking, piano-playing con artist; young blacks dancing the minuet at the black debutante ball; and Minerva, the voodoo priestess who works her magic in the graveyard at midnight. These and other Savannahians act as a Greek chorus, with Berendt revealing the alliances, hostilities, and intrigues that thrive in a town where everyone knows everyone else. MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF EVIL: A SAVANNAH STORY is a sublime and seductive reading experience. Brilliantly conceived and masterfully written, this enormously engaging portrait of a most beguiling Southern city is certain to become a modern classic. Shots rang out in Savannah's grandest mansion in the misty, early morning hours of May 2, 1981. Was it murder or self-defense? For nearly a decade, the shooting and its aftermath reverberated throughout this hauntingly beautiful city of moss-hung oaks and shaded squares. John Berendt's sharply observed, suspenseful, and witty narrative reads like a thoroughly engrossing novel, and yet it is a work of nonfiction. Berendt skillfully interweaves a hugely entertaining first-person account of life in this isolated remnant of the Old South with the unpredictable twists and turns of a landmark murder case. It is a spellbinding story peopled by a gallery of remarkable characters: the well-bred society ladies of the Married Woman's Card Club; the turbulent young redneck gigolo; the hapless recluse who owns a bottle of poison so powerful it could kill every man, woman, and child in Savannah; the aging and profane Southern belle who is the "soul of pampered self-absorption"; the uproariously funny black drag queen; the acerbic and arrogant antiques dealer; the sweet-talking, piano-playing con artist; young blacks dancing the minuet at the black debutante ball; and Minerva, the voodoo priestess who works her magic in the graveyard at midnight. These and other Savannahians act as a Greek chorus, with Berendt revealing the alliances, hostilities, and intrigues that thrive in a town where everyone knows everyone else. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: A Savannah Story is a sublime and seductive reading experience. Brilliantly conceived and masterfully written, this enormously engaging portrait of a most beguiling southern city is certain to become a modern classic. Industry Reviews Washington Post - Jonathan Yardley Chicago Tribune - Elizabeth Taylor (09/26/1999) (09/26/1999) | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||||||
Top Reviews  A Must ReadReview created: 11/24/05 by:  5 of 5 people found this review helpful. Although I am not a fan of mysteries, I feel this book is a must read for those who appreciate good writing. The author's depictions of Savannah and its inhabitants are remarkable, and the story is worthy of analysis as a classic. Review ID: 10000000000073644 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews Good SellerReview created: 08/08/08 by: wolleyenirambus ( 8 ) The product was in perfect condition. It cam in a timely manner. The description was accurate. I would definitely shop with this seller again. Review ID: 10000000008275340 Was this review helpful? Report this review very good book, wat better than the movie!!!Review created: 07/11/08 by: you learn alot about the real history of the famous man in the book , well worth the money to get this book!!! Review ID: 10000000007944804 Was this review helpful? Report this review "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil"Review created: 07/09/08 by: 304huckleberry ( 8 ) I recently read an article in the magazine "Charleston" about the book "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." I clicked on E-Bay and found the book. It arrived in EXCELLENT condition. It was so convenient to order the book without having to drive 35 miles to the nearest book store, plus the small price I paid . Many thanks. Review ID: 10000000007907206 Was this review helpful? Report this review Midnight in the Garden of Good and EvilThe book looked new! I saw that is WAS on arrival!! I felt like a kid again! I grew up in Macon Georgia, so stories like this flew all the time! I feel like I'm re-living my childhood in this book! This is definately out of my budget in the book-stores, but here it was made possible! I can't figure out why someone would let a book in that shape go, but I'm very grateful they did! Review ID: 10000000007894435 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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