Monte Walsh by Jack Schaefer Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Monte Walsh
Book Review: For all the old cowboys at heart...
Summary: 5 Stars
How much longer will it be before little kids don't know what it means to "want to grow up to be a cowboy?" My guess is maybe one more generation...
For those of us that do remember, this is a book for our hearts, 'cause that's what being a cowboy means...
Book Review: I love this book, and would recommend it to anyone.
Summary: 5 Stars
"Monte Walsh" is a great book. I was given this book to read many years ago, and have read it many times since. As you read, you feel as if you are outdoors riding along a trail, or on top of a bawling bronc as he gives you all he's got. The book tells a story about two men, (Monte and Chet). these are the kind of men you'd like to name your sons after. I love this book, and would recommend it to anyone. Jack Schaefer writes this novel as if he must have experienced the tale himself. The detailing to cowboying and horsemanship is authentic and educational.
Book Review: IF YOU LIKE WESTERNS...
Summary: 5 Stars
Monte Walsh makes Lonesome Dove seem like a comic book (and I have long been a die hard fan of LD) In Monte Walsh, the writing is superb, often lyrical. The colors are vivid, the scenes are vast. You can smell the dirt and taste the chili. The men are men and their friendships are rich and soulful. The trails they ride are long and dangerous. Jack Schaefer was a master of his craft and Monte Walsh has become a close friend I've never known, but think of often.Book Review: Monte Walsh
Summary: 5 Stars
Years ago a good friend of ours gave us a copy of this book, since then it has been reread by the both of us so much that it is falling apart. Just ordered a new copy! This is a vivid tale of cowboy life written in short story form as though the writter was keeping a journal of events from this cowboys life. He has the ability to let you feel the action unfold as he writes, putting you right in the middle of stampedes, death, train wrecks, bar room fights, lost loves, and general cowboy onreyness. Please don't judge the book by the movie, it was a waste of film and Lee Marvin, having little to do with the book or the cowboy way of life and code of honor. This is a keeper you can enjoy over and over.Book Review: Monte Walsh
Summary: 5 Stars
If you want to know what cowboy life was about, read this book.