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Narrated by:
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Will Collyer
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By:
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Joe R. Lansdale
Acclaimed author Joe Lansdale's landmark and mythic tale of love and vengeance at the dark dawn of the East Texas oil boom.
Jack Parker knows all too well how treacherous turn-of-the-century East Texas can be. His parents did not survive a smallpox epidemic. His grandfather was murdered. Now his sister Lula has been kidnapped by a criminal who may believe wearing a dead man's clothes protects them both from death.
With bounty hunter Shorty, a charismatic and cunning dwarf, and Eustace, a gravedigging son of an ex-slave, the heartbroken young Jack sets off on an epic quest to rescue his sister from the corrupt men who control much of the new territory.
In the throes of being civilized, East Texas is still a wild, feral place. Oil wells spurt liquid money from the ground. But blood and redemption rule supreme.
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A definite wow!
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Typical Western
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Will Collyer's performance is perfect. Highly recommended!
One of Lansdale's Best
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In my Lansdale Top 3 w 'Deadman's Road' and 'The Bottoms'.
East Texas frontier justice
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Great!
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one of my favorites
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good!
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I do have a couple reflections on the book in general.
While I understand that good authors write period pieces as authentically as possible, sometimes I suspect that some writers use authenticity as justification (more likely an excuse) to over-use the “N-word”. By the 15th time I’m usually grinding my jaw in frustration and discomfort. That’s not to say that I am unable to suspend my disbelief, but often the over-use pulls me out of the story.
Also, there really should be a warning concerning the multiple references to “rape”. I’m not trying to be “woke”, this is a real issue for many people.
“Other than that, how did you enjoy the play, Mrs. Lincoln?” 😏🤭
Good book, but needs warning or advisory
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Surprised with deliciousness!
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now, it's also very graphic, both in content and language. it's a period piece, and it pulls no punches. many people who are squeamish with gore and social controversy may not appreciate the story. but if you want something true to both the period, and the characters, this is an amazing story.
my first Lansdale book and I'm hooked!
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