Jon Nixon reviewed True Grit by Charles Portis
True Grit is Charles Portis' most famous novel--first published in 1968. It tells the story …
Review of 'True Grit' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
This was a great read.
Fourteen year old Maddie Ross is one of the best characters I’ve come across in years; smart, fiery, tenacious and resourceful. More than a match for Rooster Cogburn (who she understands has grit), LaBoeuf (pronounced “La Beef”) and Tom Chaney (who shot her father to death in Fort Smith and robbed him of two gold pieces and stole his mare).
Maddie’s narration is delightful; totally believable, full of character, humour and amazing period detail. The final battle is thrilling and becomes downright macabre (like something from an Indiana Jones movie).
Definitely recommended.
Fourteen year old Maddie Ross is one of the best characters I’ve come across in years; smart, fiery, tenacious and resourceful. More than a match for Rooster Cogburn (who she understands has grit), LaBoeuf (pronounced “La Beef”) and Tom Chaney (who shot her father to death in Fort Smith and robbed him of two gold pieces and stole his mare).
Maddie’s narration is delightful; totally believable, full of character, humour and amazing period detail. The final battle is thrilling and becomes downright macabre (like something from an Indiana Jones movie).
Definitely recommended.