THE NIGHT THE BEAR ATE GOOMBAW

The humor of author Patrick McManus and the entertaining oral wit of narrator Norman Dietz come together in this collection of satire commenting on fishing, hunting and modern life. This four-tape recording verges on the eccentric with vignettes pertaining to worm farming, hooks and fishing, string and rope, and garage sales, to name a few. Dietz's expressive buffoonery creates images that generate snickers and laughter. He is adept at elongating or accentuating specific words with an emphasis that entertains. From the initial episode to the final tale, I had a grin on my face. B.J.L. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: MAR/APR 98]