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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
I’ve always considered myself not-a-fan of Westerns. I found the movies dull and never wanted to read a Western novel. I am not intrigued by the Wild West and the plight of the pioneer family has never interested me.
After my dad was diagnosed with a fatal illness, I decided I would read some Westerns and we could finally discuss his favourites. Louis L’Amour was my dad’s favourite author, so I chose to read the Sacketts series. I never did get around to reading these with my dad, so now I am reading them in his memory.
I enjoyed this one very much, and I only wish I had made time to read it sooner. The story is simple, straight-forward, and told in such a way that I care about the characters. I will be reading more of these.
After my dad was diagnosed with a fatal illness, I decided I would read some Westerns and we could finally discuss his favourites. Louis L’Amour was my dad’s favourite author, so I chose to read the Sacketts series. I never did get around to reading these with my dad, so now I am reading them in his memory.
I enjoyed this one very much, and I only wish I had made time to read it sooner. The story is simple, straight-forward, and told in such a way that I care about the characters. I will be reading more of these.
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Sackett's Land --
Exciting! I loved it and I plan on reading more when I find them around flea market's or used book stores. I love that the author is clear on historical accuracy and dates, so it makes sense and he tried his best to follow that. Because I studied history, most books annoy me now that are not some-what accurate, this one did not do so. I recommend it!
Exciting! I loved it and I plan on reading more when I find them around flea market's or used book stores. I love that the author is clear on historical accuracy and dates, so it makes sense and he tried his best to follow that. Because I studied history, most books annoy me now that are not some-what accurate, this one did not do so. I recommend it!
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not a very complex book but interesting characters and lots of action. This was a good L'Amour. All kinds of scrapes and escapes, wild battles, and a love story. How can you beat that? Predictable in a good way. A great read.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
A solid adventure tale. Older style that hasn't aged perfectly, but the pacing was good and the story fun. Many of the characters were one note and the luck of the hero showed the hand of the author too clearly at times. Was a good, quick story over all.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fair, and worth a brief wander in L'Amour's raconteuring. It can be a bit thick in the first-person narration, but the historical detail, details deepened and personalized by the characters, give it a kick. The narrator, and others -- quirky, both dull and sharp, grow out of mere type and take on flesh, bone, and give the small volume girth enough to escape the slimness and myopia of a single time.