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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
adventurous
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Can only fairly be described as “swashbuckling.” A 100-proof distillation of early American mythos. Big fan!
I love when Louis L'Amour delves into history. This is vaguely reminiscent of his later work "The Walking Drum" although not as detailed or epic in scope. Likewise, it is clearly written early in his career as it lacks some plot plausibility and character development. That said, this is pulp historical fiction in the vein of Treasure Island--a quick read that is good fun. Interested to see where the series goes from here.
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I am 100% certain this book is the male equivalent of a romance novel.
A man, who is tall, handsome, and good with an axe. He makes the ladies fall for him just by his walking by them in the streets.
Barnabas (protagonist), having never been to New America, seemingly knows how to hunt, fish, skin, craft weaponry, and create fire because... well, he's a Sackett, Damnit!
He crafts friendships with all the indigenous tribes on the Eastern seaboard of America, because he just has that much Charisma. He can sail boats, he can do it all.
And yet... I dig it. I do feel like male pastoral romances are a niche that have not been filled nearly as much as they should be. Male romances in general seem to be lacking. And while this novel oozes with American Machismo (the 1599 variety), and is sometimes eye roll inducing, I can't help but adore the idea of a new opportunity in a foreign land; creating your own story, your own destiny.
I'm looking forward to reading the remainder of the books.... all 17 of them.
A man, who is tall, handsome, and good with an axe. He makes the ladies fall for him just by his walking by them in the streets.
Barnabas (protagonist), having never been to New America, seemingly knows how to hunt, fish, skin, craft weaponry, and create fire because... well, he's a Sackett, Damnit!
He crafts friendships with all the indigenous tribes on the Eastern seaboard of America, because he just has that much Charisma. He can sail boats, he can do it all.
And yet... I dig it. I do feel like male pastoral romances are a niche that have not been filled nearly as much as they should be. Male romances in general seem to be lacking. And while this novel oozes with American Machismo (the 1599 variety), and is sometimes eye roll inducing, I can't help but adore the idea of a new opportunity in a foreign land; creating your own story, your own destiny.
I'm looking forward to reading the remainder of the books.... all 17 of them.
I have read a few books in the Sackett series, but want to start from the beginning. This was very adventurous and looking forward to the next installment.