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Listening on the road was distracting trying to keep a timeline of the story. His understanding of the passion, violence, and desperation at the center of this world is both heartbreaking and magnificent. Based on the true story of matt bondurants grandfather and two granduncles, the wettest county in the world is a gripping tale of brotherhood, greed, and murder. Lawlesspreviously published as the wettest county in the worldwas a new york times editors choice, and one of the san francisco chronicle s 50 best books of the year. A novel based on a true story reprint by bondurant, matt isbn. The wettest county in the world an interview with dr. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and.
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