tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post116853382833300474..comments2024-03-04T03:40:11.172-05:00Comments on No rules. Just write.: I guess it won't kill me to read a westernBrenda Coulterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13528691681455659296noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1169840154841935142007-01-26T14:35:00.000-05:002007-01-26T14:35:00.000-05:00Okay, I finally read Riders of the Purple Sage. Th...Okay, I finally read <I>Riders of the Purple Sage.</I> The dialogue is incredibly stilted. Instead of using dialogue tags, Grey identifies speakers by having them <I>constantly</I> call each other by name. Even back in 1912, when this book was first published, that would have been considered sloppy writing. But Grey's descriptions are wonderful, and the book is embued with a powerful sense of place. The story's good, too. There's a strong primary and also a secondary romance, but the slightly ambiguous ending keeps the novel from being a being a true romance (at least for those of us who use happily-ever-after to define that).<BR/><BR/>I'm still not a western fan, and I don't think I'll read any more of Zane Grey's books, but I did enjoy this one. And now I'd like to see the movie.Brenda Coulterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528691681455659296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1169147010050929582007-01-18T14:03:00.000-05:002007-01-18T14:03:00.000-05:00A movie with Ed Harris? How did I miss that? How o...A movie with Ed Harris? How did I miss that? How old is it?<BR/><BR/>I haven't been able to read the book yet. It's still on my desk, though, so I'll get to it.<BR/><BR/>Animom, I'm not familiar with Stephen Bly's work, but on the whole, westerns don't appeal to me. Maybe I'll change my mind after reading the Zane Grey.<BR/><BR/>Hi, Anna! I've heard of <I>Shadow of the Wind</I> but didn't think I'd like it. After your glowing recommendation, maybe I should give it another look.Brenda Coulterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528691681455659296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1169103526658614252007-01-18T01:58:00.000-05:002007-01-18T01:58:00.000-05:00Didn't read it, but saw the flick with Ed Harris, ...Didn't read it, but saw the flick with Ed Harris, and yes, it was romantic. That's why I stopped to watch it all. :)<BR/><BR/>I'm not a big Western fan, but I like a good romantic flick.<BR/><BR/>MirMirtikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04668769199544406582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1168962207058406402007-01-16T10:43:00.000-05:002007-01-16T10:43:00.000-05:00Ohmygosh, that does look exactly like Joan and Jac...Ohmygosh, that does look exactly like Joan and Jack (and now I'm in the mood to watch that movie again--with no time. Thank you very much, Brenda!). I've never read Zane either, but my grandma had shelves of them along with Nancy Drew and Judy Bolton and Louis L'Amour.<BR/><BR/>I don't know where they went, but I've always been sorry my boy, a big LL fan, never got his mitts on them.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to hear what you think of this one, Brenda! (And in return, I'll suggest a truly evocative book I'm reading practically a-page-at-a-time so as not to finish it. Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. So far, each page is a treasure.)Anna Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10009879583076920220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1168574455644436012007-01-11T23:00:00.000-05:002007-01-11T23:00:00.000-05:00More power to ya...I have to read a book a week fo...More power to ya...I have to read a book a week for the CFBA, not much time for extra reading!Bonnie S. Calhounhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11769607640246518804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1168563710091323832007-01-11T20:01:00.000-05:002007-01-11T20:01:00.000-05:00Ever heard of Stephen Bly? He writes western, Chr...Ever heard of Stephen Bly? He writes western, Christian romance -- with a wonderful touch of humor. Also under other genre as he's a pastor... some non-fiction as well. Just thought I'd mention it. :o) Chris R aka CantneverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1168562963804024142007-01-11T19:49:00.000-05:002007-01-11T19:49:00.000-05:00I'll probably read the book over the weekend. It l...I'll probably read the book over the weekend. It looks kind of interesting.Brenda Coulterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528691681455659296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1168555811099438722007-01-11T17:50:00.000-05:002007-01-11T17:50:00.000-05:00I've never read any Zane Grey but I've read every ...I've never read any Zane Grey but I've read every book Louis Lamour ever wrote, some more than once. I especially love the Sackett books. I'm definitely a Western lover.Ramblin Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911730879394922376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1168554359895527092007-01-11T17:25:00.000-05:002007-01-11T17:25:00.000-05:00I was never a Zane reader - more of a Louis girl. ...I was never a Zane reader - more of a Louis girl. :) But that does look like Joan and Jack on the back cover....might have to give 'er a try!Kristina Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674920511835640874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1168550460128181622007-01-11T16:21:00.000-05:002007-01-11T16:21:00.000-05:00That was my favorite Zane Grey novel. You should ...That was my favorite Zane Grey novel. You should give it a try! In fact, it's been years since I read it, I may give it a try again.Marianne Arkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934613403368823760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9791523.post-1168548708198513462007-01-11T15:51:00.000-05:002007-01-11T15:51:00.000-05:00LOL!! You're durn tootin' thats Joan Wilder and J...<I>LOL!! <BR/>You're durn tootin' thats Joan Wilder and Jack on the back cover!</I>Ramblin Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911730879394922376noreply@blogger.com