Stop-Time

by Frank Conroy Narrated by Robert Fass

Overview

First published in 1967, Stop-Time was immediately recognized as a masterpiece of modern American autobiography, a brilliant portrayal of one boy's passage from childhood to adolescence and beyond.

Here is Frank Conroy's wry, sad, beautiful tale of life on the road; of odd jobs and lost friendships, brutal schools and first loves; of a father's early death and a son's exhilarating escape into manhood.

Editorial Reviews

New York Times

A book whose honesty and evocation of youth is a triumph.”

AudioFile

Robert Fass’s new performance of writer Frank Conroy’s 1967 memoir has the feel of classic storytelling in the 1930s and ‘40s. It’s a perfect match for the stories unfolding here.”

AUGUST 2022 - AudioFile

Robert Fass's new performance of writer Frank Conroy's 1967 memoir has the feel of classic storytelling in the 1930s and '40s. It’s a perfect match for the stories unfolding here. It’s best to hear these stories in order—they work as a chronological narrative of nostalgic reflections. Amusement parks, train rides, comic books, and yo-yo tricks all make appearances. Yet Conroy’s stories also take unexpected and often uncomfortable turns that capture deeper experiences of growing up. Sexual awakening, unwanted advances, and dangerous retreats from the safety of home punctuate Conroy's memories of his time growing into young adulthood. Fass astutely captures these events with an unwaveringly consistent tone. He creates an accessible aural environment, so listeners new to Conroy also can start with this work. S.P.C. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940176648119
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	09/27/2022
Edition description:	Unabridged

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