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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 one of his own workers. Torn Chancy shoots him down in the street for a horse, $150 cash, and two Californian gold pieces.

Ross's unusually mature and single-minded fourteen-year-old daughter Mattie travels to claim his body, and finds that the authorities are doing nothing to find Chaney.Then she hears of Rooster - a man, she's told, who has grit - and convinces him to join her in a quest into dark, dangerous Indian territory to hunt Chancy down and avenge her father's murder. Contemporary Fiction Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Genre Fiction Fiction Heartfelt Entertainment Scary Thought-Provoking
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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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