A review by asaenz4
The Lonesome Gods (Louis l'Amour's Lost Treasures) by Louis L'Amour

4.0

A thoughtful, measured, and calm tale of the old west. Not to be mistaken for a mark twain-esq story, but more so a love letter to the desert and the birth of Los Angeles. The character is written with all the comings of a classic hero, although with a more deliberate and acute sense of self. His education and experience come early which creates good depth as he progresses in the story. Of course there are gung-ho shoot outs and plot armor to protect him. Although, it is not so abrupt as to throw off the rhythm of the story. The ending was slightly rushed and felt a bit like fan-fare, however, L’Amour definitely displayed great experience and craft with this story and its setting. The dialogue is simple and easy to follow, it is broken up by thoughts of the narrating characters and then continues with speech from both sides of the conversation. It’s a formula the reader becomes accustomed to throughout. My encounter with the Lonesome Gods has me looking forward to reading more from Louis and being selective with his array of works, as this novel sets the bar high.