Loretta Little Looks Back: Three Voices Go Tell It Audiobook
Loretta Little Looks Back: Three Voices Go Tell It is an unabridged English audiobook by Andrea Davis Pinkney, narrated by Dashawn Barnes. It follows three generations of the Little family through first-person stories spanning 1927 to 1968, with spoken-word poetry and folk, gospel, and blues influences.
At a glance
- Three connected first-person narratives follow Loretta, Roly, and Aggie B. across three generations.
- The story spans from a cotton field in 1927 to the presidential election of 1968.
- The format combines theatrical monologues, spoken-word poems, folk myths, gospel rhythms, and blues influences.
- The narrative explores sharecropping and the African American struggle for civil rights through the perspectives of children.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged audio presentation gives listeners the complete listed version of the novel.
- Three perspectives and a multigenerational timeline offer more than one character's view of the family's experiences.
- Its blend of narrative and poetry may appeal to listeners interested in oral storytelling forms.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 4 hours and 52 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Andrea Davis Pinkney |
| Narrator | Dashawn Barnes |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Publication date | September 29, 2020 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking historical fiction about African American family experiences and civil rights.
- Those interested in young characters' perspectives presented through varied spoken-word and musical traditions.
- Buyers looking for an unabridged audiobook with a listed listening time under five hours.
Less suited to
- Readers who specifically want a print or ebook edition rather than audio.
- Listeners seeking a factual documentary rather than a fictional narrative.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
Is this an unabridged audiobook?
Yes. The listing identifies the version as unabridged and gives a listening length of 4 hours and 52 minutes.
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The listed author is Andrea Davis Pinkney, and the narrator is Dashawn Barnes.
What period does the story cover?
The three family stories begin in 1927 and culminate at the 1968 presidential election.
What storytelling styles are described?
The listing describes first-person narratives, theatrical monologues, spoken-word poems, folk myths, and gospel and blues influences.
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