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By: Elmer Kelton (Author)
Joe Pepper and Many a River are two complete…
Joe Pepper and Many a River: Two Complete Novels of the American West
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Price: $6.99
(as of Aug 16, 2024 23:44:16 UTC – Details)
By: Elmer Kelton (Author)
Joe Pepper and Many a River are two complete…
Vintage diver –
Elmer Kelton is one of the best western writers I have read
Elmer Kelton is one of the best western writers I have read. His stories are outstanding. I especially enjoyed this one because he used a first person narrative, which for me was not expected. Love the book.
Jim –
The Cofession
Wow! Have read all of the other Kelton books prior to this one — this one is DIFFERENT, but true to Kelton, he pulls it off and it’s a wonderful read. Told in the first person by a hardcase just before he was to be hung.
Kindle Customer –
ELMER KELTON AT HIS BEST
***** A different style of story but intriguing as well as humorous. Recommended to more than just the western reader.
Texas Love –
Great read
I loved this book. It’s a quick read and will take you from laughing to crying and back again. Well written and enjoyable for any western reader.
Mac Blair –
NOT AS GOOD AS OTHERS BY KELTON!!
Joe Pepper, not his real name, tells his own story in this book, He has done a little of everything, some good and a lot bad. He has been on both sides of the law, serving as a deputy and also killing people. He says he never killed a man except in self defense of one that needed killing. He tells how he got the name Joe Pepper. His is now in jail for killing man and is to hang. He tells his story to a preacher. The book is only fair in my openion. Have read several Kelton books and most are better than this one. I got tired of it long before it was done. Did not grab me and make me want to continue reading. Would suggest other books by him if you want a good western.
Daddy Bob –
I really enjoy Elmer Kelton’s writing about the southwest USA !!!
Great read
George Aubrey –
subtle humor; stylistically unique
Kelton takes a complete departure from his other stories; this one is told entirely in first person, past tense narrative style; reading it can be tedious at times, as it failed to grab and hold my attention as most of Kelton’s other books have done; however, it has a unique subtle dry wit and wry humor; I recommend it for a change of pace and a tip of the hat for trying something different that works pretty darn well
H. L. Hubbard –
As it used to be!
This was as good as any Elmer has written, and I’ve read most of them. I had the pleasure of spending time with him in Kerrville, asking questions and listening to his yarns. Bought a bunch of his books, autographed. Still have them which I’m adding to.