- Taschenbuch: 224 Seiten
- Verlag: New York (1960)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ASIN: B000ESF55S
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 17,5 x 10,7 x 1,3 cm
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Five good reasons to read or reread this classic western!
12. August 2007
Von Sunshines
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There are many reviews of the movie of this classic novel, but not too much on the novel itself. Our book club chose this book and I was reluctant to read it because it was an OLD western. I am glad to say, I found the book to be a great read and the discussion about this book was very animated and lively!!
This classic story of vigilante justice gone awry in an 1880's western U.S town has much to recommend it. First, it is quite accurate for the characters, time period and the geographical region represented. Second, it provides many examples of "peer pressure" at the adult male level. Third, there is much discussion by the characters as to the nature of "good" and "bad" actions and who (in the end) is to be "accountable". Fourth, the novel provides a much different and more thought provoking ending than the movie. Fifth, the plot is applicable to many modern day situations.
If you haven't ever read this book, I recommend it to one and all. It is surprising what the "old classics" have to say to us in this 21st century.
This classic story of vigilante justice gone awry in an 1880's western U.S town has much to recommend it. First, it is quite accurate for the characters, time period and the geographical region represented. Second, it provides many examples of "peer pressure" at the adult male level. Third, there is much discussion by the characters as to the nature of "good" and "bad" actions and who (in the end) is to be "accountable". Fourth, the novel provides a much different and more thought provoking ending than the movie. Fifth, the plot is applicable to many modern day situations.
If you haven't ever read this book, I recommend it to one and all. It is surprising what the "old classics" have to say to us in this 21st century.
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Tink-tink-a-link went the meadow lark
11. September 2007
Von Aco
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A transcendant novel that achieves what great art does; a universality of it's story and relevance no matter when or where. With Shane, The Searchers, The Lonesome Dove books and certainly much of Frank Norris and Cormac McCarthy's work, The Ox-Bow Incident stands as a testament to the power of a genre. I know there is more than these, but I am not a constant Western reader.
This is a compelling novel of hysteria, aggression, moral confusion, the Outlaw spirit, American masculine relationships and the folly of vengeance and vigilantism.
While other reviews may describe the story, I'd rather point out that it is a fairly simple one, simply presented and concluded. What stands out though is the characters and the depth to which Clark creates them. Sure there are standard cowboys, tough and grim-faced, but most of the characters suffer, whether in confusion, drunkeness, cold, moral despair, aimlessness, boredom or even arrogance, bullishness and myopia; territory I don't associate with Western lore/myth.
The lesson of The Ox-Bow Incident is timeless, and most important today, whether it be on a schoolyard, in gang territories, our criminal justice system itself or geo-politcs.
This is a compelling novel of hysteria, aggression, moral confusion, the Outlaw spirit, American masculine relationships and the folly of vengeance and vigilantism.
While other reviews may describe the story, I'd rather point out that it is a fairly simple one, simply presented and concluded. What stands out though is the characters and the depth to which Clark creates them. Sure there are standard cowboys, tough and grim-faced, but most of the characters suffer, whether in confusion, drunkeness, cold, moral despair, aimlessness, boredom or even arrogance, bullishness and myopia; territory I don't associate with Western lore/myth.
The lesson of The Ox-Bow Incident is timeless, and most important today, whether it be on a schoolyard, in gang territories, our criminal justice system itself or geo-politcs.
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classic
5. April 2013
Von Terrance Leaman
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Truly an American literature classic. My used copy was more beat-up than I expected. Great story and well written for its time.
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