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A review by bioniclib
Shane by Jack Schaefer
3.0
I don't read many Westerns but to me this one seemed to be the paradigm on which all Westerns are based. Shane is the mysterious stranger in town. He's a quiet man who seems to be tormented. In this particular story, he's taken in by a homesteader's family. The little boy comes to idolize Shane, the homesteader himself comes to respect him and the missus is enthralled with him.
The last is portrayed with the usual misogyny of the early 20th century. Her place is in the kitchen and she knows it. She's an emotional being and that's viewed as a flaw. Though, to Mr. Schaefer's credit, the wife isn't portrayed a vapid and her opinions are taken seriously.
It's a simple story with really only one quick arc. At barely over 100 pages, it's an incredibly quick read. If you're ever curious about Westerns, you can't go wrong with this one.
The last is portrayed with the usual misogyny of the early 20th century. Her place is in the kitchen and she knows it. She's an emotional being and that's viewed as a flaw. Though, to Mr. Schaefer's credit, the wife isn't portrayed a vapid and her opinions are taken seriously.
It's a simple story with really only one quick arc. At barely over 100 pages, it's an incredibly quick read. If you're ever curious about Westerns, you can't go wrong with this one.