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pwest10 's review for:
Butcher's Crossing
by John Williams
This was a very enjoyable read for me.
The way this book is written fits the story being told. It's very straight to the point as far as descriptions, and what is happening in the story. That being said, you get such an incredible image in your mind of the setting, and the people without being inundated with description. This is something that John Williams seems to excel in.
The story moved at a good pace, highlighting big events, and basically fast forwarding through the boring travel. Even during a part where their situation was "hurry up and wait", you felt that things were still moving along and being highlighted as needed. I also really enjoyed that the story made the insignificant, more significant. Sure, the setting was unique, but the story was a few hunters trying to make a buck. Nothing out of the ordinary in that era. But with Williams, it morphs into a compelling story that you can draw similarities to.
The story overall feels simultaneously depressing, and hopeful, and the main character seems to finally learn something about himself and I think that's what gives me hope.
As much as I would love a happy ending from this tale, I think that the way the story ended was probably more satisfying as is. It is certainly more reflective, and upon reflection, I think I may find a happy ending in there anyway. Great story.
The way this book is written fits the story being told. It's very straight to the point as far as descriptions, and what is happening in the story. That being said, you get such an incredible image in your mind of the setting, and the people without being inundated with description. This is something that John Williams seems to excel in.
The story moved at a good pace, highlighting big events, and basically fast forwarding through the boring travel. Even during a part where their situation was "hurry up and wait", you felt that things were still moving along and being highlighted as needed. I also really enjoyed that the story made the insignificant, more significant. Sure, the setting was unique, but the story was a few hunters trying to make a buck. Nothing out of the ordinary in that era. But with Williams, it morphs into a compelling story that you can draw similarities to.
The story overall feels simultaneously depressing, and hopeful, and the main character seems to finally learn something about himself and I think that's what gives me hope.
As much as I would love a happy ending from this tale, I think that the way the story ended was probably more satisfying as is. It is certainly more reflective, and upon reflection, I think I may find a happy ending in there anyway. Great story.