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adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I should have predicted the racist stereotyping of Native Americans in this book, but it still came as an unpleasant surprise. The story presents itself as about Angie, Hondo, and Vittoro, but really it's all about Hondo. His character is masculine yet tender, although this is revealed more by telling than by showing. Angie is a sweet character but is one-dimensional, and is subject to some sexist stereotypes. Vittoro seems to be treated with respect on the surface-level, but L'Amour characterizes Native Americans almost as another species, rather than just people of a different culture.
Nevertheless, the prose was sparse and at times very beautiful. I was moved at certain parts, but L'Amour doesn't linger on anything too long, which creates the feeling of nostalgia and wistfulness. I might read other Westerns, but I doubt I'll read anything by L'Amour again because of the prejudice which overshadows the otherwise beautiful book.
Nevertheless, the prose was sparse and at times very beautiful. I was moved at certain parts, but L'Amour doesn't linger on anything too long, which creates the feeling of nostalgia and wistfulness. I might read other Westerns, but I doubt I'll read anything by L'Amour again because of the prejudice which overshadows the otherwise beautiful book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Blood