NEVER SNIFF A GIFT FISH

The title really says it all. This collection of wacky observances about the sportin' life--huntin', fishin', campin', hangin' around--is must listening for every would-be (especially) outdoorsperson. Narrator Norman Dietz does a superb job reading these very funny stories. His vocal range is impressive, and he takes every opportunity to prolong the fun while hitting the mark on every joke. Dietz has a large repertoire of characters at his disposal, and he uses it most effectively. The book starts out slowly, and Dietz sounds a bit snide at first, but stay with this one. The author improves with each tale, and Dietz stays with him every step of the way. R.I.G. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG/SEP 02]