Vincent Darlage’s Reviews > The Strong Shall Live: Stories > Status Update

Finished "The Marshal of Sentinel" (good story), and "Bluff Creek Station" (a story about a man with a broken back but an iron will).

Finished "Big Man," an entertaining story about a big man who wanted no trouble, but just wanted to plant some cherry trees.

Finished "Duffy's Man," which was a fantastic story! How to fight when one isn't a gunfighter. All around a great story.

Finished "The Romance of Piute Bill" which was enjoyable, and "Hattan's Castle," which was likewise enjoyable. Neither story was great, as they featured fairly invincible protagonists, but the drama was told well, and the vengeance served was fun to see unfold.

Finished "Merrano of the Dry Country," which I really enjoyed. It stars a Mexican hero who battles prejudice and stupidity.

Finished "Trail to Squaw Spring" which was a story about a man who doesn't like bullies. It was interesting because the protagonist wasn't the stereotypical cowboy hero - he wasn't all that good with a gun and not particularly brave or interested in helping others.

This is the book I laid to rest with my father. I wanted to read one of his favorite books, so I ordered one from Amazon. I read "The STrong Shall Live," which was a good tale of survival and revenge, and "One Night Stand," a thoughtful comedy about an actor and a hired killer. Both were good.