A review by laterry75
Appaloosa by Robert B. Parker
3.0
I listened to this book on the 5 hour drive to visit my father last weekend. I loved the movie, especially Viggo Mortenson's portrayal of the smart, quiet, Everett Hitch. With this book, I discovered the wonderful verbal economy of Robert B. Parker. Like Elmore Leonard or Gregory MacDonald, the man just has an ear and a hand for realistic dialogue.
The plot isn't terribly complicated. Like most Westerns, it all boils down to a pissing contest between men with guns over women, power, money, or territory. But the way the story is told . . . very enjoyable.
The plot isn't terribly complicated. Like most Westerns, it all boils down to a pissing contest between men with guns over women, power, money, or territory. But the way the story is told . . . very enjoyable.