What is the author's style in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt?

As a result of the journalistic style of writing, the information presented by Berendt can be used to formulate opinions, thoughts, and judgments based on characters' stories and self-presentations. The straightforward, descriptive nature of the writing helps create visual images that enhance the reading experience. The language is not difficult. It reads much like a magazine or newspaper article, using relatively simple vocabulary and sentence structure.