- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; Film tie-in edition edition (19 Jan 2004)
- Language French
- ISBN-10: 0007181736
- ISBN-13: 978-0007181735
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 394,006 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Praise for Thomas Eidson and his books:
‘Spare, violent and exciting…recreates an unforgiving world in which a moment’s distraction can prove fatal.’ Times Literary Supplement
‘Compelling…a powerful feat of storytelling.’ Irish Times
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Praise for Thomas Eidson and his books: 'Spare, violent and exciting!recreates an unforgiving world in which a moment's distraction can prove fatal.' Times Literary Supplement 'Compelling!a powerful feat of storytelling.' Irish Times
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm a great fan of Eidson (and Amazon) and was thrilled at the prospect of a new Western from him. Sadly, it is an old book of his, The Last Ride, reissued under a different title - presumably to match the film title.
There is no indication on front or back cover of this and no warning on Amazon.
There is no indication on front or back cover of this and no warning on Amazon.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Don't make the same mistake I did and buy this book if you already own 'The Last Ride' as it is the very SAME book re-titled!!(Obviously the title of the film).However,I gave this book 5 stars for what I would state as 'one of the best books I have ever read!'. It has everything. It is a beautifully written, heartbreaking story, full of tension which had me enthralled to the very end. Read it before you see the film!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a masterful tale, rich in the flavor of the 'old west' and full of brilliant characterisations.
If you've seen the film, and liked it to any degree, READ THE BOOK. If you haven't seen the film, READ THE BOOK (and they see it if you'd still like to, it's not bad). The book, however, is much better than the film. I don't know why Ron Howard, such a wonderful director, didn't want to direct a closer version. (Tommy Lee Jones and Cate Blanchett deliver great performances tho)
After seeing the movie you'll think you know how it ends, but it's sufficiently different to keep you reading.
The relationship between Samuel and Maggie is explored in all its dimension, and you really empathise with them. None of the characters are cliched; Eidson instills them each with a unique personality.
Running throughout the book are other areas of thought and conflict, ie the meaning of faith, of God, and how to hold on to one's belief.
If you like adventure, Westerns, and characters that linger with you after reading it (I still think of Samuel from time to time) then I recommend this book.
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