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steven_v's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
snoodle72's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
papidoc's review against another edition
3.0
An early entry in L'Amour's Sackett family saga. The Tinker is introduced, and other Sackett family members are involved who also appear in other books as well (for example, Falcon Sackett, Lando's father).
stultzies's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
beezel's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
calebcasiano's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ewp11577's review against another edition
3.0
I had forgotten even starting this book, the seventh in the Sackett saga, until the other day. Like other L'Amour books, this one is very fast-paced, for the most part, from beginning to end. L'Amour does break the formula of the hero saving the girl, their getting married, big gun fight, happy ending in this one, but apart from that...nothing special.
The title character, one Orlando (Lando) Sackett, has been left in the care of another family by his father, Falcon, for reasons unknown. After it appears that his father will not return, the adoptive family essentially makes Lando an indentured servant, using his father's money to educate their son instead of him, until Lando pummels the other boy, leaves, and essentially lives alone from the age of 12 in his father's old cabin. With regular help from some Indians and the occasional visit from The Tinker, Lando thrives until he is imprisoned at the behest of a new enemy. Revenge takes over his mind--and the conclusion leaves it somewhat vague as to whether or not he truly gets it.
The title character, one Orlando (Lando) Sackett, has been left in the care of another family by his father, Falcon, for reasons unknown. After it appears that his father will not return, the adoptive family essentially makes Lando an indentured servant, using his father's money to educate their son instead of him, until Lando pummels the other boy, leaves, and essentially lives alone from the age of 12 in his father's old cabin. With regular help from some Indians and the occasional visit from The Tinker, Lando thrives until he is imprisoned at the behest of a new enemy. Revenge takes over his mind--and the conclusion leaves it somewhat vague as to whether or not he truly gets it.
papi's review against another edition
3.0
An early entry in L'Amour's Sackett family saga. The Tinker is introduced, and other Sackett family members are involved who also appear in other books as well (for example, Falcon Sackett, Lando's father).