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shonari's review against another edition
3.0
I went into this story expecting something similar to [b:Sackett's Land|699654|Sackett's Land|Louis L'Amour|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1320492826s/699654.jpg|685988] however it fell short in many areas. The switch between Tatton Chantry's past and present was not as seamless as the author presented it. There was also too many repetitive dialogue often happening one paragraph after the other. Also, the novel seem to suffer from continuity issues between two characters who were suppose to have spent time together but upon meeting again, things that should have been obvious were made to seem as if the characters were meeting for the first time.
tien's review against another edition
2.0
A case of wrong expectations where I expected lots of gunfights seeing as genre notes this as Western but I think genre is more reflective of the series but this particular book in the series is not at all in that setting. In fact, this is set a century or 2 earlier than the first book in this series and told of the tale how the name Chantry came about and how this ancestor, Tatton Chantry, came to the New World.
Lots of secrecy on his true background due to his family being slaughtered. Lots of swordfights as, not only does he think himself being one of the best swordsman, he like to fight for justice and especially to defend those who can't stand for themselves. His journey began as a young lad, immediately after the demise of his family, and he travelled all over Europe in search of fortune until such time that danger propelled him to go across the seas to the colonies. Yet, far as he travelled, his enemies found him still.
I didn't mind the story but it didn't really grab me either; not the plot, not the character so I hope the next book will be better (for me, anyway).
Lots of secrecy on his true background due to his family being slaughtered. Lots of swordfights as, not only does he think himself being one of the best swordsman, he like to fight for justice and especially to defend those who can't stand for themselves. His journey began as a young lad, immediately after the demise of his family, and he travelled all over Europe in search of fortune until such time that danger propelled him to go across the seas to the colonies. Yet, far as he travelled, his enemies found him still.
I didn't mind the story but it didn't really grab me either; not the plot, not the character so I hope the next book will be better (for me, anyway).
angielisle's review
3.0
I'm reading the Chantry and Talon novels in the order suggested on L'Amour's website. Borden Chantry was set in the 19th century American West. Fair Blows the Wind jumps back in time to 16th-century Europe with a 28-year old runaway, an Irish Royal working under the assumed name of Tatton Chantry, who's abandoned on the wild American coast.
The writing style is similar to the first two books in The Sacketts series, Sackett's Land and To The Far Blue Mountains, with one exception: a good portion of this book is spent inside Chantry's head during a flashback as he recalls his life, his coming of age, and the events that conspired to bring him to the American coast. Then, about three-quarters into the book, L'Amour brings us back to the present moment and the wealth, land, and Peruvian beauty beckoning Chantry forward.
I enjoy the history that L'Amour works into his stories and this book is no exception, but it is a tough book to read following Borden Chantry because of the change in writing style. I would recommend reading this book after To The Far Blue Mountains, before continuing on with The Sacketts and Talon/Chantry series.
The writing style is similar to the first two books in The Sacketts series, Sackett's Land and To The Far Blue Mountains, with one exception: a good portion of this book is spent inside Chantry's head during a flashback as he recalls his life, his coming of age, and the events that conspired to bring him to the American coast. Then, about three-quarters into the book, L'Amour brings us back to the present moment and the wealth, land, and Peruvian beauty beckoning Chantry forward.
I enjoy the history that L'Amour works into his stories and this book is no exception, but it is a tough book to read following Borden Chantry because of the change in writing style. I would recommend reading this book after To The Far Blue Mountains, before continuing on with The Sacketts and Talon/Chantry series.
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