Deadwood

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Summary: Pete Dexter's Best?
Review: If you're a fan of Pete Dexter you've no doubt read everything the man has written. However, if you are unfamiliar with this superb writer and in dire need of something with more substance than your average N.Y Times bestseller list fare, please jump in. Regardless of whether you're a "western" aficinado or not this is a stunning work. Mr. Dexter's abilities with language and character place him in the highest echelon of current authors. If someone (Mr. D.?) could lovingly transcribe this into a multi-part television movie a la "Lonesome Dove" I could die happy.

Rating:
Summary: Pete Dexter's Best?
Review: If you're a fan of Pete Dexter you've no doubt read everything the man has written. However, if you are unfamiliar with this superb writer and in dire need of something with more substance than your average N.Y Times bestseller list fare, please jump in. Regardless of whether you're a "western" aficinado or not this is a stunning work. Mr. Dexter's abilities with language and character place him in the highest echelon of current authors. If someone (Mr. D.?) could lovingly transcribe this into a multi-part television movie a la "Lonesome Dove" I could die happy.

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Summary: Great Reading!
Review: Pete Dexter's Deadwood is by far one of the best westerns on the market! In fine style he not only tells an interesting story but tells it in an entertaining manner as well. Do yourself a favor, skip a so-so movie, buy this book instead and settle down for a good read. Oh hell, if you miss the movie setting buy some Raisinettes anyway and then settle down with this very good book!

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Summary: A great read
Review: Peter Dexter's western Deadwood is a work of American Literature that stands up on its own. Calling it a 'western' unfairly limits the scope of its appeal. Like Dexter's other works, Deadwood is a book about America and Americans. Through course and revealing dialogue Dexter Dexter illuminates how we think grandly, why we act poorly, and why we continue to struggle for hapiness, joy, and a good lay. Dexter's characters also speak plainly and to the point. There are wonderful points in this book, for example, when you can hear the characters lying to themselves. There are other points when you can see them flailing against a recognizable and tragic fate. All in all, this is a fine book, written by a fine writer. After you read this you'll need to read Brothery Love and God's Pocket, which are Dexter's next two best books.

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Summary: You need not like Westerns to love this book
Review: Peter Dexter's western Deadwood is a work of American Literature that stands up on its own. Calling it a 'western' unfairly limits the scope of its appeal. Like Dexter's other works, Deadwood is a book about America and Americans. Through course and revealing dialogue Dexter Dexter illuminates how we think grandly, why we act poorly, and why we continue to struggle for hapiness, joy, and a good lay. Dexter's characters also speak plainly and to the point. There are wonderful points in this book, for example, when you can hear the characters lying to themselves. There are other points when you can see them flailing against a recognizable and tragic fate. All in all, this is a fine book, written by a fine writer. After you read this you'll need to read Brothery Love and God's Pocket, which are Dexter's next two best books.

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Summary: An entertaining tale of the old frontier!
Review: Reminiscent of "Lonesome Dove", Deadwood takes you back to the late 19th century, in the lawless west, and brings such historical characters like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane to life. Full of humor this book almost makes you wish to have lived in such a time

Rating:
Summary: An entertaining tale of the old frontier!
Review: Reminiscent of "Lonesome Dove", Deadwood takes you back to the late 19th century, in the lawless west, and brings such historical characters like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane to life. Full of humor this book almost makes you wish to have lived in such a time

Rating:
Summary: A great read
Review: This is writing at its best. Dexter deals with the time, place and people in a most convincing way. Great characters and a splendid piece of story telling.