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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
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by Ron Hansen
Sales Rank : 76729
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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Harper Perennial February 26, 1997
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060976993
ISBN-13: 978-0060976996
Product Dimensions:
7.9 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
From AudioFile
Ron HansenÕs novel chronicles the lives and times of Jesse James and Robert Ford, the sycophantic young outlaw who eventually shot Jesse in the back. In HansenÕs quest for period accuracy, the early chapters are slow going, but G. Valmont ThomasÕs narration is strong enough to overcome the heavy exposition. ThomasÕs shaded characterizations provide fascinating human insights into the legend of Jesse. The author reveals details of the gunslingerÕs personality--he used potions, and was superstitious and vain. JesseÕs relationship with Zee is described as well--from courtship to marriage. HansenÕs habit of ÒverbingÓ nouns gets annoying (Òwristed with lace,Ó Òsnailed across the roadÓ), but ThomasÕs performance is so appealing--with his mellifluous tones; honest, uncluttered delivery; and perfect diction--that listeners wonÕt mind. Thomas makes this an audiobook you wonÕt want to miss. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Product Review
"Hansen has turned low history into high art. This is a terrific book." -- Newsday
"Here is THE James book . . . Put Hansen on your bedside table." -- Richmond News-Leader
"One of our finest stylists of American historical fiction." -- Christian Science Monitor
"This book is a wonderful achievement." -- San Francisco Chronicle
"Vivid and sustained." -- --New York Times Book Review
"Vivid and sustained." -- New York Times Book Review
. . . vivid and sustained . . . -- The New York Times Book Review, David Freeman
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