Desert Death-Song
A Collection of Western Stories
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Desert Death-Song
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Narrateur(s):
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John McLain
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Auteur(s):
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Louis L'Amour
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A collection of stories from the most famous Western author of all time! Desert Death-Song is a compilation of some of Louis L’Amour’s greatest stories, many of which might otherwise be difficult to find. Whether he was writing under his early pen name, Jim Mayo, or his own, L’Amour’s stories are unforgettable, touching on rough and rugged American ideals, and set in the untamable frontier of the Western United States. Nearly a dozen stories are presented here that represent the best of L’Amour’s yarn-spinning writing, a choice collection handpicked from the variety of pulp Western magazines in which the author first became known.
The most popular author of Westerns the world has ever known, L’Amour wrote stories full of mavericks, outlaws, romantics, and heroes. His characters follow the unspoken laws and morals of the Wild West, and the pictures he paints are unrivaled in their authenticity. From gold prospectors to sheriffs, the characters of L’Amour's tales will never be forgotten.
©2013 Louis L'Amour Enterprises, Inc. (P)2013 Audible, Inc.As in any collection of short stories, a few tales are boring, a few are acceptable, and a few are outstanding. They all deal with stereotypical "Cowboy" themes: riding the range and six-shooter showdowns (it's satisfying 'Old West' fare).. but you will definitely find a couple that leave you yawning.
Regardless, even the best narratives in this selection will never be confused with "literature" (and the plots/settings/characters are universally 2-dimensional). Rather, L'Amour writes action-heavy stories that are clichéd but instantly immersive - I could picture myself on the veranda of the Bunk House with the Rancher's daughter on my arm waiting for the black-hat-wearing rustler to show up, guns ablazin'.
[Yes, it's stupid, but allowing myself a little brain-candy now & again is just fine].
John McLain reads all of the stories in this compendium and does a marvellous job. His pronunciations are occasionally glaringly weak, but his diction, pacing, cadence, and voice-acting are exceptional. McLain's strongest suit is his tone, however - gritty and appropriately serious with a gravelly timbre and a slight drawl that fits the text perfectly. Bravo to Audible Studios for the casting choice.
Make no mistake: this stuff is nonsense. If it weren't free, I wouldn't spend any money on it.
Maybe the trick is to set aside reservations and just let yourself enjoy the silly.. if you can do it, 'Desert Death-Song' is a quality sampler that rates 6 stars out of 10.
TO THE PRODUCERS: It's unforgiveably difficult to find a specific story in this collection. Please include a navigable menu (or a PDF). It will improve this product immensely
Expectations Were Set Low.. But I Enjoyed It
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Wish there was a few sounds
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A series of corny cliches
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