Pure, swift storytelling from L'Amour
Rating:
5 / 5
I read this book in less than a day and enjoyed everyu moment of the experience. Dan Rodelo is released from prison (he claims to be innocent) and sets out to make things right. But who is Rodelo? And will he survive a trek across the desert with two outlaws recently escaped from prison and a woman almost a mysterious as Rodelo? L'Amour sets up all of these questions and answers them fully by bok's end. This story will keep you on the edge of your seat and constantly reaching for something cool to drink as the desert described in this book is guranteed to leave you parched.I am sure all Western fans will love this book, but I'd go a step further and say anyone who is a fan of a well-told adventure would eat this up. L'Amour remains unequalled. (Though the books of George G. Gilman run a close second, check him out now). One last note, read L'Amour's Last Stand At Papago Wells first. It works good that way.
Chasing the Kid
Rating:
5 / 5
The thing about this story is the surprise ending and L'amour does all he can to deceive the reader till the end. But again this deception is what makes the story - the chase - so gripping. And as usual L'amour with his pechant for describing locales, brings to life the desert and its creatures. The characterizations are pretty memorable too!
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