Latest Review of. . .
Trouble on the Smoky Hill Trail
Sometimes I am unsure of my skills as a writer, but there is no
doubt in my lack of experience in writing a review, but here are a couple of
thoughts on this book.
First off it completely surpassed my expectations. I’m
well acquainted with Andrew’s work, but not in his skill with a western. Fast
paced, but never skimping on details. And the style he chose to write this in
was inspired. Since childhood I have read and reread the account of the capture
and rescue of Jemima Boone (Daniel’s daughter) as well as her friends. This
book reminded me greatly of that harrowing episode. At times I forgot that I
was reading an oater, and found myself lost in what could easily have been the
adaptation of a journal. Each emotion of the captives, the captors, and the
rescuers was there for us to read and feel. I strongly commend Andrew on the
attention paid to the bond between Noah, Jacob, and Sam.. this was a pleasure
to read, and not only ended satisfactorily, but left the door open for
adventures in the future. If you like your westerns written with detail instead
of cliches, this is your kind of book. Bravo Andrew, bravo. …Jeff Crawford.
If you would like to see the review on Amazon, just follow the link:
And if you'd like to read the book itself?
I'm much obliged. Just click on the cover in the side bar
No comments:
Post a Comment