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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this!
http://www.gerberadaisydiaries.com/2010/12/book-review-true-grit.html
http://www.gerberadaisydiaries.com/2010/12/book-review-true-grit.html
First of all, the audio narration by Donna Tartt was excellent. I don't think another person could have done the story justice.
I loved the movie so I wanted to give the book a try. This was one of the few instances, though, where I felt the movie performed better than the book. I didn't find the narrative as compelling as the nuances in the movie. I did appreciate a western told from a woman's point of view, though. I don't think I could name more than one or two of those and I'd like to read more of these types of books.
I loved the movie so I wanted to give the book a try. This was one of the few instances, though, where I felt the movie performed better than the book. I didn't find the narrative as compelling as the nuances in the movie. I did appreciate a western told from a woman's point of view, though. I don't think I could name more than one or two of those and I'd like to read more of these types of books.
One of my favorite movies. I’d never read the book, I couldn’t believe how faithful an adaptation it was. Mattie Ross is a legend. Also, the dialogue in this book is just incredible.
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
A great story set in my home state
I chose this book for a reading challenge category, “a book set in the state where you were born.” I’ve lived in Arkansas my whole life, and I expected that it would be nice to read about places with which I am familiar. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I loved this book beyond its setting. I loved the character of Mattie; she is one tough cookie, wise beyond her years, matter-of-fact, and single-minded about her mission to avenge her father’s murder. There is no nonsense about her, and I loved Mattie’s forthrightness and determination. She was the perfect choice to narrate the story. She chooses the US Marshall Rooster Cogburn to help her hunt down the killer because she hears that he is a man of true grit. And he is, but Mattie herself embodies the trait of true grit as much as, or even more so than, Rooster.
I was immediately swept up in the story, and Mattie’s storytelling was truly enjoyable. I loved the language and the dialogue even more. Although the story was set in the late 1800s, the language felt very familiar to me and only slightly stiff and dated. It added to the charm of the novel.
Without giving away spoilers, I was sort of sad about the ending, although I suppose it was a perfect end to a western novel.
I think this would be an enjoyable read whether you have seen either film adaptation or not, and whether you are a fan of westerns or not. If you like a good story with clever dialogue that is downright hilarious at times, you might like this book.
I chose this book for a reading challenge category, “a book set in the state where you were born.” I’ve lived in Arkansas my whole life, and I expected that it would be nice to read about places with which I am familiar. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I loved this book beyond its setting. I loved the character of Mattie; she is one tough cookie, wise beyond her years, matter-of-fact, and single-minded about her mission to avenge her father’s murder. There is no nonsense about her, and I loved Mattie’s forthrightness and determination. She was the perfect choice to narrate the story. She chooses the US Marshall Rooster Cogburn to help her hunt down the killer because she hears that he is a man of true grit. And he is, but Mattie herself embodies the trait of true grit as much as, or even more so than, Rooster.
I was immediately swept up in the story, and Mattie’s storytelling was truly enjoyable. I loved the language and the dialogue even more. Although the story was set in the late 1800s, the language felt very familiar to me and only slightly stiff and dated. It added to the charm of the novel.
Without giving away spoilers, I was sort of sad about the ending, although I suppose it was a perfect end to a western novel.
I think this would be an enjoyable read whether you have seen either film adaptation or not, and whether you are a fan of westerns or not. If you like a good story with clever dialogue that is downright hilarious at times, you might like this book.
Six stars. I am going to stop using contractions because of this book. It is a great book.
adventurous
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Straightforward complicated and enjoyable. Mattie Ross is a wonderful young narrator, very no nonsense and mature but you still can sense her youth. Rooster is an unforgettable grumpy old drunken man of true grit. It’s a pure plot of revenge and western values. Very easy to read
The book is great. The reader for the audio version, Donna Tartt, is not. I almost didnt continue past 2 minutes of listening because of her. But the story is good and worth it.