Mate Booguy’s Reviews > Butcher's Crossing > Status Update

Part Two done. The journey beyond civilization; into the wildness—hunger, thirst, a grueling climb, the valley reveal, the slaughter and skinning, a winter in “caves of skin,” a long descent—all paced to match the action. Williams’s clean, precise descriptions of the vast scenery let the imagination fully feel the heat, dust, cold, and silences strengthened by sound. Williams makes simplicity an immersive experience.

Part Two done. The journey beyond civilization; into the wildness—hunger, thirst, a grueling climb, the valley reveal, the slaughter and skinning, a winter in “caves of skin,” a long descent—all paced to match the action. Williams’ clean, precise descriptions of the vast scenery let the imagination fully feel the heat, dust, cold, and silences strengthened by sound. Williams makes simplicity an immersive experience.

Part Two done. The journey beyond civilization; into the wildness—hunger, thirst, a grueling climb, the valley reveal, the slaughter and skinning, a winter in “caves of skin,” a long descent—all paced to match the action. Williams’ clean, precise descriptions of the vast scenery lets the imagination fully feel the heat, dust, cold, and silences strengthened by sound. Williams makes simplicity an immersive experience.

Part One done. Will Andrews, chasing a yearning for “wildness” and a chance to be “part and parcel of God, free and uncontained,” impulsively finances a perilous buffalo hunt. Williams’ spare, precise prose already hints Andrews' romantic ideals will collide with the West's realities. Enjoying the characters, quiet ironies (that "Will Andrews" moment!), vivid sensory details, and subtle light/shadow imagery so far.