The Lonesome Gods

As w/ all Louis Lamour this book was exceptional, he always manages to create a new story w/ fascinating characters w/ lots of twists & turns leaving you always wanting more!

This is one of those books where the worst part is finishing it and hoping the next book you read is on the same level. I found my thoughts constantly wandering back to it until I finished it and could hardly tear myself away to begin with. It is really beautifully written and a wonderful sample of Louis L'Amour's writing style. The Lonesome Gods is a book that will keep pulling you back...more

This is one of those books where the worst part is finishing it and hoping the next book you read is on the same level. I found my thoughts constantly wandering back to it until I finished it and could hardly tear myself away to begin with. It is really beautifully written and a wonderful sample of Louis L'Amour's writing style. The Lonesome Gods is a book that will keep pulling you back to it until it's finished. The worst part is when it's finished and you have to pick another book that may not reach the same captivating level.   hide

A good read. A story that keeps you interested and even gives you a little history about the founding Hispanics and traders of California.

kept my interest, which sounds like quite a feat for a western frontier. the ending felt kind of drawn out yet rushed at the same time? not usually my type of read but actually kept my interest... good lessons

A soul stirring story of how character is built during adversity!

This is the book I recommend to people to introduce them to Louis L'amour. He writes as a storyteller should.

This is a great book. There are some really good lessons about what pride and hatred can do to you. I liked when Elena told Don Federico to go and make somthing of himself, rather than focusing on this inheritance that he is never going to recieve. Also, Don Isidro wasted so much of his life in hatred, it was such a waste. "Hatred is an ugly thing, more destructive of the hater than the...more

This is a great book. There are some really good lessons about what pride and hatred can do to you. I liked when Elena told Don Federico to go and make somthing of himself, rather than focusing on this inheritance that he is never going to recieve. Also, Don Isidro wasted so much of his life in hatred, it was such a waste. "Hatred is an ugly thing, more destructive of the hater than the hated." There was also a lot about the ability that we have to be educated. Johannes learned from his parents and read the classics. Reading gives you the "ability to understand others, it gives you a clearer view" of what others may be feeling and going through, even if you do approve of what they are doing. There was tons of great stuff in this book. I highly recommend it!   hide

I read this on the recommendation of Thomas Jefferson Education. This book has some interesting themes in it. I liked it, although I'm not much for Westerns.

A tale of the Anasazi that transports you back to another time.