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A review by thereadingbel
The Lone Star Ranger by Zane Grey
3.0
Buck Duane, becomes an outlaw when he is forced into shooting a bloodthirsty gunman intent on killing him. He goes through many internal struggles as he strives so hard not to become the infamous gunman his completely fabricated reputation precedes him to be. This is a story about how easily a person might lose their way in life. It focuses heavily on loss, self sacrifice, and finally redemption. It was a great experience being inside Buck's head. He's such an interesting, intelligent character.
The main character does come alive as you follow his redemption story from outlaw to lawman as a Texas Ranger. Being a fast gun helps. I did enjoy the book and I am a fan of old westerns. The romance in them is less then desirable for me because the women seem helpless and need saving. Even if they have strength they still seem weak in the eye of the male hero. I like the gun slinging battling the bad guys part of it better than the romance side of westerns.
The main character does come alive as you follow his redemption story from outlaw to lawman as a Texas Ranger. Being a fast gun helps. I did enjoy the book and I am a fan of old westerns. The romance in them is less then desirable for me because the women seem helpless and need saving. Even if they have strength they still seem weak in the eye of the male hero. I like the gun slinging battling the bad guys part of it better than the romance side of westerns.