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4.0 out of 5 stars Western to the hilt, March 11, 2001
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William Krischke (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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Raymond Carver wrote the introduction to this book, which is fitting, because Carver is the only writer I've read that is as Western as Kittredge.

Still, Kittredge is no Carver. Or maybe he just too young yet. His style is a little too over the top, a little too in love with the cowboy image of the west, of Idaho and Montana. He does not succeed, as Carver does, to bring that rugged and self-sufficient mentality of the Old West fully into the modern era.

The title story and one called "Soap Bear" are heads and shoulders above the rest, and one can hope for more work like this. Reading this work leaves me more than anything hoping that Kittredge will keep working, keep writing short stories, and keep honing this gift.

questions, comments, etc.? williekrischke@hotmail.com

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