Laura P. (hemmputnam) reviewed on 3/4/2024 + 1116 more book reviews

The author's note explains, "I wanted to write a magical realism Western about a Mexican bandido and his movie-star grandson." If that sounds like a book you want to read this will be an excellent choice. I'm not a particular fan of Westerns, so this had a few too many gun battles, hangings, and near misses for my enjoyment. I appreciated the fine writing and the thought-provoking questions about evil, free will, and redemption. I like to believe that grace leads us towards good works, where this ending implied the reverse, but it was a compelling read.

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