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Deadwood | Pete Dexter

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For years, I was nervous to try this one, as Deadwood is maybe my favorite TV series of all time. But having read Paris Trout and realizing what a great writer Pete Dexter is, I figured I was in safe hands (and after all, the book came first). David Milch may claim his series has nothing to do with the novel; I'm not sure I buy it, but there are major differences in the story structure and characters' personalities. Like with the show, 👇

The_Penniless_Author ...the dialogue really stands out here. Where the show's is florid, however - Shakespearean and profanity-laced - the novel's is simple and direct, deceptively profound. The vignette style might put off some people, but I thought it was perfect for centering the town itself as the main character. 1mo

Ruthiella I‘ve only read Paris Trout. Great writing but such a bleak story. 1mo

Suet624 I had no idea Deadwood was a book! I'm stacking it! (edited) 3w

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runswithscissors007

Deadwood | Pete Dexter

Thanks for the tag! #top6reads
I haven‘t read very many. So these are not all mind blowingly stellar.

But, of those that I have read so far this year, these were the most entertaining/enjoyable.

I tag @KVanRead and @Soubhiville if you haven‘t already

thegirlwiththelibrarybag

KVanRead Thanks for the tag. I‘ll have to have a think on it. What did you think of Brother? I was considering it for #ReadCanada 5y

Soubhiville Thanks for the tag! I‘ll look back through my book log and see 💜 5y

runswithscissors007 @KVanRead Brother was very good. I like it when a book does not waste words. Efficient and poignant 5y

KVanRead Good to know! 5y

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runswithscissors007

Deadwood | Pete Dexter

I have read 29 books so far this year.
Black authors 2
Non black POC - 3
Indigenous - 0
LGBTQIA+ - 0

Interesting. Work to be done.

Actually one of the books I read this year was written by some one claiming to be indigenous who was not. So I perhaps have a negative number there...
Thanks for the challenge. #integrateyourshelf

ChasingOm, Emilymdxn

Emilymdxn Wow I hadn‘t heard recently about a writer claiming to be indigenous but not being? That‘s a turn-up for the books. Looking forward to working on this together! 5y

MsMelissa Are you referring to Joseph Boyden? I was disappointed when I found out he‘s not actually Indigenous. 5y

KVanRead Was it Joseph Boyden? 5y

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ChasingOm Oh man, that‘s interesting! Thanks for joining! 5y

runswithscissors007 @KVanRead @Book_Fiend_Melissa Yes. Three Day Road. A good book but I heard it put really well when someone said he was taking up air time on indigenous stories. The Round House by Louise Erdrich is one I would recommend for an own voice novel. 5y

MsMelissa I loved Three Day Road. It‘s one of my favourite novels, and I still recommend it highly as a novel of the WWI experience. For Indigenous voices my recommendations are Richard Wagamese and Thomas King. I‘ve not yet read Erdrich, but I have at least one of her novels sitting on an e-reader. 5y

runswithscissors007 @Book_Fiend_Melissa i💚💚💚 Thomas King. Do you listen to the CBC? He did a radio show on there called Dead Dog Cafe. I have read a few of his books and I could listen to him talk all day long! 5y

MsMelissa I don‘t listen to CBC radio, but I‘ve seen him speak about some of his books (probably on some CBC TV show). Have you read any of his Thumps DreadfulWater series? I read book one earlier this year and thought it was great. 5y

runswithscissors007 @Book_Fiend_Melissa I haven‘t read any from that series. It is on my list now though! Thanks! (I loved green grass running water and his book of short stories.) 5y

KVanRead @runswithscissors007 @Book_Fiend_Melissa Thomas King is one of my 2 indigenous authors so far this year (the other is Tanya Tagaq). I read The Inconvenient Indian and really liked it and have been curious to to try others by him so glad to have your recs. My favorite Indigenous read last year was by Tommy Orange.

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KVanRead I also loved 3 day road but was disappointed when the controversy erupted. He‘s such a good writer it was so unnecessary (and wrong) for him to appropriate an identity like that. 5y

runswithscissors007 @KVanRead inconvenient Indian was a dense read. Even with his light touch. But worth it! I dug our the book of short stories it‘s called One Good Story That One. 5y

KVanRead Thx! 5y

MsMelissa @KVanRead @runswithscissors007 can I add this one to the list of recs 😊 I really liked it, and hope Rice writes more fiction

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel

runswithscissors007 @Book_Fiend_Melissa I have heard so many great things about that one!!! 5y

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runswithscissors007

Deadwood | Pete Dexter

@Eggs #wonderouswednesday

1. Tagged book but also The Sympathizer by Viet Than Nguyen
2. I thought I would find a kindered spirit in Mr. Rogers but I had to bail. Was not connecting with him at all. So I guess not connecting with a “character”.
3. Pete Dexter, Viet Than Nguyen and lisa Lawrence.

Tagging @AkashaVampie @MySharonaK

Thanks for the tag! I love to play!

Eggs Thanks for joining in 👏🏻🤗🥳 5y

MySharonaK Thank you for the tag 😍 5y

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runswithscissors007

Deadwood | Pete Dexter

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I have an inkling that this may just be my fav read of 2020. I was dubious. For the first part of the book women were only referred to as “the whores”. But then three of the five sections of the book were dedicated to telling the stories of some fabulously compelling women. Their stories were conveyed with charm, compassion and beautifully woven layers. The best part is this observation only scratches the surface!🖤 #jumpstart2020

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MEGR

Deadwood | Pete Dexter

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The way relationships played out in this book was it's strength. The author had a wonderful talent for writing about delicate relationships. It was graphic at times, but it seemed to fit the story. There was some language and one or two characters that seemed a little over done, but overall a pick 🤠

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LeahBergen

Deadwood | Pete Dexter

My (not so guilty) #GuiltyPleasures are good, old-fashioned westerns. #MarchIntoReading

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rubyslippersreads ❤❤❤ True Grit! I have that same edition. 😀 8y

rabbitprincess Our library has that edition of Deadwood! And True Grit is awesome. 8y

JulAnna Have you read Lonesome Dove? It is one of my favorites. 8y

LindsayReads I've been meaning to read Little Big Man for a couple...decades...now. LOVVVVVVE the movie! 8y

Suelizbeth @rubyslippersreads I have that edition of True Grit, also. Love it. 8y

quirkyreader That the edition that I read of True Grit. And I have read an occasional Louis L'Amour and Compton. 8y

vivastory I have Little Big Man on hold at the library 8y

ValerieAndBooks I used to have a mass market copy of Little Big Man (I did read it) long ago but don't know what happened to it 😔. I plan to read True Grit soon 😊 (edited) 8y

LeahBergen @rubyslippersreads I love this cover 😀 8y

LeahBergen @rabbitprincess Deadwood is really good. 👍🏼 8y

LeahBergen @JulAnna Yes! It's one of my all-time faves ... and would have been added to this photo if I hadn't posted about it so many times already! 😂 8y

LeahBergen @LindsayReads It's great. I loved the movie as a kid and read the novel as an adult. It follows the story and tone of the movie so well! 8y

LeahBergen @Suelizbeth I love it, too. ❤ 8y

LeahBergen @quirkyreader I haven't read any Compton before. 8y

LeahBergen @vivastory I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Have you seen the movie? 8y

LeahBergen @ValerieAndBooks I'm sure you'll like it! 😀 8y

ApoptyGina69 Hmm, I've read a number of Pete Dexter books, but not this one. Added! 8y

vivastory I've not seen it, I plan on watching it after I read the book @LeahBergen 8y

LeahBergen @ApoptyGina69 This is the only one of his I've read and I really liked it. 👍🏼 8y

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