tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705940625481143611.post4102954005006169618..comments2024-03-25T11:17:18.130-07:00Comments on Davy Crockett's Almanack of Mystery, Adventure and The Wild West: Robert B. Parker and the Future of Western FictionEvan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07620731784654779358noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705940625481143611.post-52856509383058339882010-10-03T18:24:16.263-07:002010-10-03T18:24:16.263-07:00I need to read some more of Parker's westerns....I need to read some more of Parker's westerns. Yes, Appaloosa was a great piece of entertainment.<br />The bookstore didn't have any of my books?<br />Disappointing!<br />Dave<br />www.dmmcgowan.blogspot.comD.M. McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008773391981989236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705940625481143611.post-89410995325204142002010-10-01T20:55:20.981-07:002010-10-01T20:55:20.981-07:00For the right money I'd be happy to carry on t...For the right money I'd be happy to carry on the Parker legacy.Cap'n Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783977137812876489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705940625481143611.post-21935867549827903182010-10-01T14:50:24.675-07:002010-10-01T14:50:24.675-07:00Finished reading Appaloosa a couple weeks ago and ...Finished reading Appaloosa a couple weeks ago and enjoyed it very much.Oscar Casehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328166606910469945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705940625481143611.post-37910104398655155322010-10-01T08:23:19.218-07:002010-10-01T08:23:19.218-07:00My favorite western writers are Bill Crider and Ja...My favorite western writers are Bill Crider and James Reasoner. Paul Powers too.Richard R.http://brokenbullhorn.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705940625481143611.post-77270006295148912832010-10-01T06:30:29.312-07:002010-10-01T06:30:29.312-07:00I have one of his earlier westerns but haven't...I have one of his earlier westerns but haven't read it yet. I went through a Spencer phase but haven't read Parker in awhile.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705940625481143611.post-39943192712220191492010-10-01T05:46:58.613-07:002010-10-01T05:46:58.613-07:00lol, Bill. And blockbuster western movies like Tru...lol, Bill. And blockbuster western movies like True Grit. Hopefully this trend will continue.Laurie Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429604692700662254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705940625481143611.post-17019331014085233642010-10-01T05:03:37.445-07:002010-10-01T05:03:37.445-07:00Maybe Gene Hackman can turn things around.Maybe Gene Hackman can turn things around.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02350478005243505108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705940625481143611.post-53854816925443656322010-10-01T02:35:06.584-07:002010-10-01T02:35:06.584-07:00I agree that it's great that someone of such a...I agree that it's great that someone of such a high profile as Parker (and who will likely retain a high profile for some time) chose to dabble in Westerns. Of course, that they're easy, engaging reads doesn't hurt. I hope the publisher does choose somebody to continue the series. Based on the style, my choice would be Bob Randisi.Craig Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340904520617472135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705940625481143611.post-73605192380681561672010-10-01T01:31:56.324-07:002010-10-01T01:31:56.324-07:00I haven't read this one yet. I know in some ci...I haven't read this one yet. I know in some circles it's popular to slag on Parker and, though i don't think they quite equal his early success, I've never read a Parker title that I didn't enjoy. <br /><br />What else can you ask of a writer?Randy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627907086811387527noreply@blogger.com