Louis L'Amour
Paperback | Pages: 545 pages Rating: 4.18 | 7033 Users | 536 Reviews
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| Original Title: | The Lonesome Gods |
| ISBN: | 0553275186 (ISBN13: 9780553275186) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Zachary Verne, Johannes Verne, Jacob Finney, Thomas Fraser, Doug Farley, Miss Nesselrode, Kelso, Fletcher, Peg-leg Smith |
| Setting: | California Territory,1846(United States) |
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“I am Johannes Verne, and I am not afraid.” This was the boy’s mantra as he plodded through the desert alone, left to die by his vengeful grandfather. Johannes Verne was soon to be rescued by outlaws, but no one could save him from the lasting memory of his grandfather’s eyes, full of impenetrable hatred. Raised in part by Indians, then befriended by a mysterious woman, Johannes grew up to become a rugged adventurer and an educated man. But even now, strengthened by the love of a golden-haired girl and well on his way to making a fortune in bustling early-day Los Angeles, the past may rise up to threaten his future once more. And this time only the ancient gods of the desert can save him.
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| Title | : | The Lonesome Gods |
| Author | : | Louis L'Amour |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 545 pages |
| Published | : | January 1st 1984 by Bantam (first published April 1983) |
| Categories | : | Westerns. Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction. Classics |
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Ratings: 4.18 From 7033 Users | 536 ReviewsAppraise About Books The Lonesome Gods
I'm not a huge Louis L'Amour fan in general, but read this for book club. Overall it was a good read. I'd rate it a 3.5. There are a lot of characters and a lot of backstories that culminate in the end. Once I got everyone straight I enjoyed it. A basic cowboy story, coming of age, Indians, horse rustlers, shootings and a little romance. I enjoyed the 2nd half of the book more than the first half. And I learned a lot about surviving in the desert. There was a lot good quotes from the book:"WeAnother big book from L'Amour, and it works well. I liked it much.
I recently enjoyed reading a biography of Louis LAmour. But this book was about what I expected. I dont care for westerns in general. But the unrealistic, cardboard characters of this book made this worse. These were the kind of characters you get in bad action novels - the hero with extraordinary abilities who always gets the prettiest girl and tames the wild stallion. Our hero here defies all odds when stranded in the desert not once, but twice. What was interesting about this book was its
This was my first l'Amour. Some of his dialogue was stilted, and some character development was lacking, but overall I really loved it.He knew everything (it seems). I loved the descriptions of the desert and early Los Angeles. We discussed this yesterday with a group of scholars that we mentor, and it was a fantastic discussion. There is so much of value to be gleaned here. I will definitely read more of his work.
This was my first Western and I loved it. I am going to read others by L'Amour. I am not ready to leave the desert, Johannes and Ms. Nessrode. This book is bulging with wisdom and I can't stop the craving. I felt so deeply with this book and was very surprised by that. A true classic. Can't wait to share with my children and future generations!"I am Johannes Verne and I am not afraid."
This was such a fun coming of age adventure book and my first western. It is a great book for older boys, maybe high school age? I couldnt put it down. It was also fun to see Californias infancy. The author has a deep love of nature, the desert and education. I will definitely give this to my boys when they grow. I dont agree with the authors basic philosophy though - man is the measure of all things. Its so interesting that he feels the need to call man the beginning and the end. Even though we
Enjoyed the story, but not the writing
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