Bayou Farewell
Bayou Farewell
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Brief
384
Book • Nonfiction
Louisiana • 2000s
1998
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Bayou Farewell, journalist Mike Tidwell explores the Louisiana bayou's rich culture and urgent environmental issues, focusing on anthropogenic impacts like oil and gas industries and federal actions that have eroded the landscape and threatened the livelihoods of its predominantly Cajun inhabitants.
Melancholic
Informative
Contemplative
Unnerving
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
1,106 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Bayou Farewell by Mike Tidwell garners praise for its vivid portrayal of Louisiana's vanishing bayous and the personal stories of the locals. Reviewers commend Tidwell's engaging narrative and extensive research. However, some criticize the book for occasional repetition and a somewhat pessimistic tone. Overall, it’s deemed an enlightening and urgent read on environmental issues.
Who Should Read Bayou Farewell?
Readers who appreciate environmental journalism and narratives exploring regional culture would enjoy Bayou Farewell by Mike Tidwell. Similar audiences include fans of John McPhee's The Control of Nature and Rachel Carson's The Sea Around Us, as they share a focus on human interaction with natural landscapes.
1,106 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
384
Book • Nonfiction
Louisiana • 2000s
1998
Adult
18+ years
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