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This may have actually been a 4.5. I really enjoyed the book. I saw it recommended on a list of overlooked classics, and although the review said it didn't have anything to do with the television series, I have to admit that if I wasn't such a fan of the show, I might not have looked into this book.
The book was great. Having seen the show Deadwood, it was interesting to compare the treatment of the historical personalities there to those in this novel. The book focuses on Charlie Utter, and deals more with Wild Bill Hickock's death than the show. Seth Bullock is a minor character in this novel, and Al Swearengen is just a cowardly pimp.
The characters in the book are fascinating and fully-developed. Although a dense book, I couldn't get enough of it. Dexter really evokes the town and the people that lived there. It's interesting to watch Deadwood and its inhabitants change throughout the course of the book. Although Charlie Utter is the main focus, Dexter spends enough time fleshing out the supporting characters so they all feel real, and not just foils for Utter. A terrific read. I've never head of Peter Dexter before, but I think I'll be looking to see what else he's written.
The book was great. Having seen the show Deadwood, it was interesting to compare the treatment of the historical personalities there to those in this novel. The book focuses on Charlie Utter, and deals more with Wild Bill Hickock's death than the show. Seth Bullock is a minor character in this novel, and Al Swearengen is just a cowardly pimp.
The characters in the book are fascinating and fully-developed. Although a dense book, I couldn't get enough of it. Dexter really evokes the town and the people that lived there. It's interesting to watch Deadwood and its inhabitants change throughout the course of the book. Although Charlie Utter is the main focus, Dexter spends enough time fleshing out the supporting characters so they all feel real, and not just foils for Utter. A terrific read. I've never head of Peter Dexter before, but I think I'll be looking to see what else he's written.