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Book Review of True Grit

True Grit
True Grit
Author: Charles Portis
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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I enjoyed this western immensely! The heroine is a 14 year old girl out to avenge her father's murder, and she hires a tough, seasoned old marshall to track the murderer through the mountains. The writing is no-frills and the story fast-paced and interesting. This was a departure in my usual reading, and I am glad I took the chance!! The old John Wayne movie was based on this book.