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Dark Canyon
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I've read many many L'Amour novels and would say this one is fairly typical of the bunch. A good story with some interesting characters...but not destined to win any prizes in literature. I'm certainly OK with that. After all, we need good stories to fill lazy afternoons while swinging in a hammock or while cozying up to the fire when trying to stay warm in the thick of winter.
This story is a bit different from many western stories you might come across, simply because the main character, Gaylord Riley, is an ex-outlaw, having rode with the Colburn gang. But he works hard to turn his direction around, preferring to earn an honest living and build a homestead. Of course along the way there are plenty of obstacles and getting around them is what makes this a story. I also enjoyed the cameo appearance of one of my all-time favorite L'Amour characters, Tell Sackett (portrayed by Sam Elliot in film adaptations).
This story is a bit different from many western stories you might come across, simply because the main character, Gaylord Riley, is an ex-outlaw, having rode with the Colburn gang. But he works hard to turn his direction around, preferring to earn an honest living and build a homestead. Of course along the way there are plenty of obstacles and getting around them is what makes this a story. I also enjoyed the cameo appearance of one of my all-time favorite L'Amour characters, Tell Sackett (portrayed by Sam Elliot in film adaptations).
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June 17, 2013
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June 17, 2013
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Jun 19, 2013 05:57AM
I haven't read many westerns, Benjamin...but I know as a kid I loved the movies. Perhaps I should try this at some point.
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I tend to read westerns as a "break" between longer, meatier works. I used to picture them like the older TV shows or movies, like Bonanza, etc. But now that I've seen newer, grittier movies like 3:10 to Yuma or TV shows like Hell on Wheels, I tend to read these westerns in the same light. Makes for a different reading experience.If I was to pick one single Louis L'Amour novel to try I would suggest The Daybreakers. I hope that is a good choice for others to try; it may not be the best but it holds such fond memories for me.
I've put it on my TBR list. Thanks, Benjamin.
