Macon Fallon had never needed more than a deck of cards, a fast horse, and a ready gun; he was counting on those things now as he led an unsuspecti...
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Feb 17, 2011
Benjamin
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Fallon is the 4th book written by Louis L'Amour that I have read this year. Normally, that's about my max for L'Amour each year because I have other westerns on my “To Be Read” shelf by other authors. But I'm plum out (that's a little western expression there) and only have L'Amour books there now. That's OK though if they're as good as Fallon.
This book is the 65th L'Amour book I've read. That tells me I read a lot of books, or else I'm just getting old. A little of both I suspect. More...
This book is the 65th L'Amour book I've read. That tells me I read a lot of books, or else I'm just getting old. A little of both I suspect. More...
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Aug 05, 2011
Roosevelt
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A gambler falls on hardluck and stumbles upon a wagon train. He decides to cheat them out of their hard earned money by selling the interests in an abandoned town. When his plan is threatened he gets a challenge and the twists begin.
As usual, L'amour paints a picture of the good hearted bad guy who has his inner self challenged by circumstances. There is a girl, bad guys, shootouts and fights, typical L'Amour.
Also as usual, L'Amour's conclusions have storybook endings. They make you feel goo More...
As usual, L'amour paints a picture of the good hearted bad guy who has his inner self challenged by circumstances. There is a girl, bad guys, shootouts and fights, typical L'Amour.
Also as usual, L'Amour's conclusions have storybook endings. They make you feel goo More...
Nov 26, 2011
Chris
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Say what you will about L'Amour's writing style, this is one engaging western. At times it seems as though I actually felt the dust and grit, and actually heard the six-guns and ricochets. The western is my favorite film genre, but even after setting that clear bias aside, it's a wonder that this short, sharp book hasn't yet been turned into a marketable screenplay. It seems like the story would write itself.
Feb 22, 2011
Meghan
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I don't actually really like Western's very much. My dad has been trying to get me to read Louis L'Amour book for years, but I never have. Then, I got assigned to read this one for my English class. So, now I can say that I have read a Louis L'Amour book. It definitely is not my favorite story. It was really predictable, as most westerns seem to be. Overall, not one of my favorite books.
Oct 04, 2010
Charity
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I recently discovered another library near my home and they have an entire bookshelf devoted to Louis L'Amour. Yay! I read all of his books when I was twelve and it has been a pleasure to become reacquainted.
Fallon is a fun, action-filled western. The descriptions of the west and of the society that was being built are a bonus, as the plot is pretty straightforward.
Fallon is a fun, action-filled western. The descriptions of the west and of the society that was being built are a bonus, as the plot is pretty straightforward.
Aug 28, 2009
Michael
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Fiction A-Z Book 'L': Fallon by Louis L'Amour
A solid, short classical-style western. None of the genre's explorations of itself or revisionism are part of L'Amour's style (at least not here), but he knows the setting and uses its standards very well. There's a great gambling scene and a pretty hardcore fight scene toward the end of the book. You really get to like Macon Fallon, rascal that he is. My only complaint is that the end is way too cutesy for what has been, to that point, a More...
A solid, short classical-style western. None of the genre's explorations of itself or revisionism are part of L'Amour's style (at least not here), but he knows the setting and uses its standards very well. There's a great gambling scene and a pretty hardcore fight scene toward the end of the book. You really get to like Macon Fallon, rascal that he is. My only complaint is that the end is way too cutesy for what has been, to that point, a More...
Jun 28, 2010
Katharine
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Time was I read every Louis L'Amour I could get my hands on. That's a lot of Westerns. And sometimes, when the weather is too hot to bear, you have to go back and visit. This is one of the ones where he has to save the cattle, outwit a card shark, beat someone to a pulp, and have the fastest, deadliest draw. What's not to like?
Dec 09, 2010
Michelle
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I decided to read another Louis L'Amour book and I liked this one better than the last one I read (High Lonesome). I liked the story line better- about how this gambler is trying to swindle some unexpecting people and ends up trying to build his own town. Fun book and one you can read in a day or two.
Apr 02, 2010
Dean
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Typical L'amour, which is good. I love the ending of this book. The main character learns a lot about himself in this story, and we get to think about what makes a person important in a community.
May 01, 2009
Dave
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Better than I remembered it. Lois L'Amor went into good detail on the subject of gambling at poker and and there was a good rough and tumble fight.
I think if I ever needed to write about one of those subject in a novel that I was writing, I'd have to check out this book and freshen up on the subject.
He continues to be my favorite writer. This is probably the thrid time that I've read this book.
I think if I ever needed to write about one of those subject in a novel that I was writing, I'd have to check out this book and freshen up on the subject.
He continues to be my favorite writer. This is probably the thrid time that I've read this book.
Aug 04, 2008
Brian
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Great Louis book, the main guy is the bad guy, but doesn't realize he is really building a great town.
Jul 25, 2009
Alina
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I actually laughed out loud at the end, a first in a Louis L'Amour for me.
Jul 16, 2009
Brian
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A very different plot for L'Amour but that's what I came to enjoy about it most.
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