Jack Walker

I wasn't sure what to make of this book. It's historical fiction, true, but I felt there was a bit too much proselytizing in it, A lot of religious discussions between characters. The bigger picture is that even men of faith can commit heinous acts when need be. The Texas Rangers here were both steeped in faith but could kill without a second thought. So I suppose in that vein, the religious discussions are appropriate. I liked the characters in this book. They were somewhat untamed but both had a well developed sense of justice. They fought against the violent racism that ran rampant in Texas at the turn of the last century, even at their own peril. The law was the law. This is not a long read but is packed with action and no small amount of background to the Texas Rangers. I recommend it.… (més)

Hamer's Quest is a book of fiction, a total fabrication bordering on the absurd. I wanted a western, something different from my usual reads but was disappointed by my choice.
The pages are filled with name dropping of famous people, products and books, all to fill in pages. In a western one expects the usual fare of gunplay but this has been replaced
by explanations of faith from old time religion, running on for pages and pages. Silly conversations make up another large part of the book.
I am giving it three stars because it might be suitable as a screenplay.… (més)