illgottengaines 's review for:

True Grit by Charles Portis
4.5
adventurous funny tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

The voice of the unique, prickly, and very likeable narrator, Mattie, makes this a delightful read.

A fast-paced adventure that takes advantage of standard themes of Western fiction--justice and revenge--but manages to create a unique tone and avoid tropes of good vs. evil.