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Top notch Western. I've read a lot of crappy ones and this one really stands out. The narrator, speaking many years after the event has a very matter-of-fact, dry voice that contains a lot of unintentional humor. For a Western the plotting is a bit slow-paced at first but it builds nicely into a satisfying conclusion. The denouement is a bit long.
It appears that Portis did some good research since there are many historical details that give the story lots of authenticity.
If you haven't yet seen the John Wayne movie, I'd recommend reading the book first. I kept unhappily visualizing Wayne as Rooster.
It appears that Portis did some good research since there are many historical details that give the story lots of authenticity.
If you haven't yet seen the John Wayne movie, I'd recommend reading the book first. I kept unhappily visualizing Wayne as Rooster.