How the West Was Won

Rating:
Summary: One of L'Amour's Very Best!
Review: I just finished reading How the West Was Won and have got to say that it is a mighty fine read! This Western has it all, fun, funny, scary, exciting, a fabulous tall tale of adventure.
If for some reason you have never read any of Louis L'Amour's books, you have been missing out on a real treat. I am a writer myself (Allergy-Free gardening, safe sex in the Garden, and other books) and I have to admit that for most of my life I was snobby about reading any Louis L'Amour. However, less than a year ago my brother encouraged me to try some of them, and immediately I was hooked. I, like many others, no am almost always reading one, and as soon as I finish it I find another and start in on it. I mean, they are just too much fun to be missed.
Some think too that his books are only for men, but I have found that women and many kids too really enjoy them. No one could write better adventure than L'Amour, and certainly no one could write a better Western.
This particular book, How the West Was Won, is one of his best. It is a big, fun, rip-snorting book and I highly recommend it.


Rating:
Summary: Epic Western
Review: An epic western spanning two generations of a family - from the days of the early settlements to the laying of the railroads - which tries to portray the development of the West. Memorable characters, action, adventure, romance, honour - all the usual L'amour elements are there in abundance in the book.

They made a popular movie out of it too, starring Jimmy Stewart!

Rating:
Summary: Not the usual L'Amour
Review: I was not as fond of this L'Amour book. It was written about a family and how they interacted throughout many years during the settling of the west. I found it hard to follow the storyline because there were too many names to try to keep up with. I know the title is very well known and popular, but I thought it could have been written better. Parts of the book were interesting despite the fact that some of the book was hard to follow. So, I'd recommend you read the book, but take your time and be sure you keep up with everything that's going on.