A
Salty Piece of Land
By
Jimmy Buffet
Tully
Mars is a cowboy with the heart of that little boy who idolized
Roy Rogers still a-bucking. Raised in Heartache, Wyoming, he discovered
the hard way that life isn’t anything like the movie, but
this didn’t stop him from shaping himself after those great,
noble cowboys he worshipped. After making the decision to not become
the foreman of a poodle ranch owned by a modern-day witch, Thelma
Barston, he swore he’d never work for anybody else but himself
- that is, until he meets Cleopatra Highbourne, a 101-year-old woman
who has spent nearly her entire life on the ocean. Agreeing to go
along with her on her schooner and help her rebuild her lighthouse,
Tully discovers himself taking a completely different path the a
salty piece of land called Cayo Loco.
Many
Buffet fans will immediately recognize Tully from Buffet’s
“Tales from Margaritaville.” He’s a unique character
whose personality and soul radiate all that Buffet’s music
embodies. Buffet’s always been a master storyteller, and the
bonus songs about the story that are one the CDs are indescribable
delights! I love the odd characters and the refreshing adventures
that Tully encounters. Tully covers not only his adventures with
Cleopatra and the other characters, but also his past as the adolescent
cowboy who finds his way through the mysterious world with the help
of his family and his friends.
John
David Souther is the narrator of this first person tale and brings
to life the rustic, nature-ruled Tully Mars. He’s a songwriter
who’s works have been recorded by many famous singers like
Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, the Eagles, and Don Henley among many
others. He’s a great addition to the CD and brings his own
bucolic flavor to the entrancing tale.
I
recommend this to anyone who loves a wonderful, relaxing tale of
adventure and the rich imagery that is Buffet’s trademark.
|
The
Book |
TimeWarner Audio |
November,
2004 |
Abridged
Audio CD / 8CDs |
1-58621-401-2 |
Fiction
/ Humorous |
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The
Reviewer |
Carisa
Weeaks |
Reviewed
2005 |
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