Books matching: gritty and lawless setting
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Save:A darkly funny, authentic, and gloriously unpolished Western - excellent if you want the wild west without the white hats. Somber, vivid, unforgettable, and very much its own beast.
'Deadwood' by Pete Dexter is a historical fiction novel set in the lawless town of Deadwood in South Dakota during the Old American West era. The book follows the lives of various characters, including real-life figures like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, as they navigate through a town filled with prostitution, drinking, gambling, and murder. The plot intricately weaves together the different perspectives and stories of the characters, capturing the essence of the gritty and violent frontier life in Deadwood.
The boy shot Wild Bill's horse at dusk, while Bill was off in the bushes to relieve himself. It was lucky for everybody but the horse that it happened when it did, but not so lucky it had to be God's...1986•387 pages - #2
Save:Dark, gritty, and atmospheric, "Lost Nation" is a must for literary historical fiction fans seeking a challenging and beautifully written tale of redemption and survival - but it's not a comfort read by any stretch.
'Lost Nation' by Jeffrey Lent is a historical fiction novel set in the early 1800s in a territory between New Hampshire and Canada. The story revolves around a mysterious man named Blood, who wanders into the wilderness with a teenage girl named Sally, won in a poker game. As Blood tries to make a life for himself as a tavern owner, the novel delves into his past, his interactions with the community, and his struggle with guilt and redemption. The book is praised for its evocative writing style that vividly describes the harshness of the land and the complex characters involved.
They went on. The man Blood in hobnailed boots and rotting leather breeches and a stinking linen blouse, lank and greasegrimed hair tied at his nape with a thin leather binding cut from a cowhide, goa...2002•431 pages
