Role Models
John Waters, read by the author, Tantor Media, unabridged, six CDs, 7.5 hrs., $29.99 ISBN 978-1-4001-1703-1
Waters waxes poetic about the books, artists, and individuals who have influenced him in this desultory memoir, and his selections have a fascinating range, from the novels of Ivy Compton-Burnett to Leslie Van Houten (of Charles Manson fame). His choice to narrate may have seemed a given; after all, fans would appreciate hearing his delivery and distinctive high-pitched voice. However, his projection is inconsistent from word to word, and listeners will have to continually adjust the volume to better hear him. He does convey a certain charm and rhythm with his narration, but it's not enough to compensate for the challenging soundscape. A Farrar, Straus, and Giroux hardcover (Reviews, May 3). (June)
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Reviewed on: 07/26/2010
Genre: Audio
Compact Disc - 979-8-200-10846-6
Hardcover - 320 pages - 978-1-907616-08-2
Hardcover - 304 pages - 978-0-374-25147-5
MP3 CD - 979-8-200-10847-3
MP3 CD - 978-1-4001-6703-6
Open Ebook - 320 pages - 978-1-907616-31-0
Open Ebook - 1 pages - 978-1-4001-9703-3
Other - 320 pages - 978-1-4299-4457-1
Paperback - 320 pages - 978-0-374-53286-4
Paperback - 326 pages - 978-1-907616-62-4
Pre-Recorded Audio Player - 978-1-61587-539-9
