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4.0 out of 5 stars A good, solid western
TLDR: This is a good, solid western.Good dialogue and themes. It asks the classic western question: Can someone confront evil without succumbing to it?Some of the plot elements remain unresolved. There's a criminal conspiracy and a (potential) romance subplot that treads quite lightly compared to something like Game of Thrones. Seems like these are setups for sequels, though the main plot does stand on its own.I liked the ending, in that it ties into the theme of whether a person can turn into someone unrecognizable while fighting evil, and it also paints a vivid picture that one can imagine fitting into the end of a western film or television show.Highly recommended if you like the western genre or if you're looking for a short read.
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging
A really good read. I am looking forward to more stories from this author.
4.0 out of 5 stars Action, Emotion, and a Hero Worth Rooting For in Red Rock
First, Jim Woods is a fellow writer on Medium. I read his first book, "Bite the Bullet," a few years ago, and I found it fun and believable. So, when he said he'd written a Western, I was curious and admittedly excited to read it, especially since I have been working on a Western, too.I've loved Westerns since I was a kid because my grampie always had a Zane Grey or Louis L'Amour novel in his hand. After he'd read it, I could borrow it, as long as I didn't "dogear" the paperback. He said that was disrespectful.So, I bought Standoff at Sundown here on Bolo.I would have given Jim's book five stars except that many find five-star reviews, even for established writers, unbelievable. However, this book is well-written, enjoyable, and believable.This book felt like stepping right into an old-school Western—gritty, emotional, and full of action. Jake McCall, a widowed rancher, just wants a quiet life working his homestead and raising his daughter, but that peace doesn’t last. When a gang shows up in Red Rock and turns the town upside down, threatens and beats his neighbor, he’s forced to make some hard choices.I really liked how the story balances family, loyalty, and survival. McCall has to decide whether to stay out of the fight or risk everything to protect the people he loves. His courage and conviction drive him to action. After asking several of his neighbors and townspeople to help him defeat these roughriders, he could only enlist two to help. So he, a greenhorn kid, and an elder shopkeeper are the only ones man enough to stand up to the gang of outlaws.The tension builds until the final showdown, and the fate of Red Rock is in his hands.If you enjoy a good Western, you'll want to read this one, and I hope the other two are just as fun and enjoyable to read.
5.0 out of 5 stars A friendly western.
A very enjoyable book, with a good story line, good characters, but it could have used more description about the characters. McCall is an anti-hero, with a little more description on his past life would have make him a better character and understand how he made his decisions. Wyatt and McCalls daughter could use a lot more back bone for a western in the 1870’s, by then they would have gone through several years of Indian wars and outlaws. The book is well worth reading.
3.0 out of 5 stars Good story
I enjoyed the first half of the story. However, to me, the last half seemed very elementary. I was surprised and disappointed, too, that it was a cliffhanger.
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspired but needed better editor
With only getting to chapter 3, I didn’t want to give it lower and tank the rating, but I think this book could’ve done with some cuts to help the pacing, for example, the fact that they spent a few lines talking about/to McCall’s horse when the neighbor was apparently injured/in danger (ch 2). The dialogue felt a bit awkward and “explainy”, though I guess I’m not from the South. Narration in the chapters I read was a little abrupt and could have used more in-depth descriptions. Things were explained multiple times by different characters merely pages apart. Needed a better editor. I saw typos I wasn’t even looking for.Easy and relaxing read, though. Inspired but not the best execution. I love the cowboy aesthetic. I feel guilty for not reading more.
5.0 out of 5 stars My First Western Adventure
I purchased a signed copy directly from the author. Reading Standoff at Sundown was like watching an old western on tv and it brought me back to my childhood. The storyline is solid and the ending leaves you to pick up the next in the trilogy, however it could be read as a stand alone. This was my first adventure in the western genre and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Already cracking open the second book Red Rock Justice!
5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Human Theme
I am not normally drawn to Westerns. However, I know Jim Woods. I bought a copy of this book at his book launch party. I started reading, and was drawn in as the suspense built. This novel is about a classic theme: evil, unopposed, will prevail. It begs the question, who will step up and stand for justice? That theme was compelling for me. Great job, Jim!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good, solid western
TLDR: This is a good, solid western.Good dialogue and themes. It asks the classic western question: Can someone confront evil without succumbing to it?Some of the plot elements remain unresolved. There's a criminal conspiracy and a (potential) romance subplot that treads quite lightly compared to something like Game of Thrones. Seems like these are setups for sequels, though the main plot does stand on its own.I liked the ending, in that it ties into the theme of whether a person can turn into someone unrecognizable while fighting evil, and it also paints a vivid picture that one can imagine fitting into the end of a western film or television show.Highly recommended if you like the western genre or if you're looking for a short read.
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging
A really good read. I am looking forward to more stories from this author.
4.0 out of 5 stars Action, Emotion, and a Hero Worth Rooting For in Red Rock
First, Jim Woods is a fellow writer on Medium. I read his first book, "Bite the Bullet," a few years ago, and I found it fun and believable. So, when he said he'd written a Western, I was curious and admittedly excited to read it, especially since I have been working on a Western, too.I've loved Westerns since I was a kid because my grampie always had a Zane Grey or Louis L'Amour novel in his hand. After he'd read it, I could borrow it, as long as I didn't "dogear" the paperback. He said that was disrespectful.So, I bought Standoff at Sundown here on Bolo.I would have given Jim's book five stars except that many find five-star reviews, even for established writers, unbelievable. However, this book is well-written, enjoyable, and believable.This book felt like stepping right into an old-school Western—gritty, emotional, and full of action. Jake McCall, a widowed rancher, just wants a quiet life working his homestead and raising his daughter, but that peace doesn’t last. When a gang shows up in Red Rock and turns the town upside down, threatens and beats his neighbor, he’s forced to make some hard choices.I really liked how the story balances family, loyalty, and survival. McCall has to decide whether to stay out of the fight or risk everything to protect the people he loves. His courage and conviction drive him to action. After asking several of his neighbors and townspeople to help him defeat these roughriders, he could only enlist two to help. So he, a greenhorn kid, and an elder shopkeeper are the only ones man enough to stand up to the gang of outlaws.The tension builds until the final showdown, and the fate of Red Rock is in his hands.If you enjoy a good Western, you'll want to read this one, and I hope the other two are just as fun and enjoyable to read.
5.0 out of 5 stars A friendly western.
A very enjoyable book, with a good story line, good characters, but it could have used more description about the characters. McCall is an anti-hero, with a little more description on his past life would have make him a better character and understand how he made his decisions. Wyatt and McCalls daughter could use a lot more back bone for a western in the 1870’s, by then they would have gone through several years of Indian wars and outlaws. The book is well worth reading.
3.0 out of 5 stars Good story
I enjoyed the first half of the story. However, to me, the last half seemed very elementary. I was surprised and disappointed, too, that it was a cliffhanger.
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspired but needed better editor
With only getting to chapter 3, I didn’t want to give it lower and tank the rating, but I think this book could’ve done with some cuts to help the pacing, for example, the fact that they spent a few lines talking about/to McCall’s horse when the neighbor was apparently injured/in danger (ch 2). The dialogue felt a bit awkward and “explainy”, though I guess I’m not from the South. Narration in the chapters I read was a little abrupt and could have used more in-depth descriptions. Things were explained multiple times by different characters merely pages apart. Needed a better editor. I saw typos I wasn’t even looking for.Easy and relaxing read, though. Inspired but not the best execution. I love the cowboy aesthetic. I feel guilty for not reading more.
5.0 out of 5 stars My First Western Adventure
I purchased a signed copy directly from the author. Reading Standoff at Sundown was like watching an old western on tv and it brought me back to my childhood. The storyline is solid and the ending leaves you to pick up the next in the trilogy, however it could be read as a stand alone. This was my first adventure in the western genre and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Already cracking open the second book Red Rock Justice!
5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Human Theme
I am not normally drawn to Westerns. However, I know Jim Woods. I bought a copy of this book at his book launch party. I started reading, and was drawn in as the suspense built. This novel is about a classic theme: evil, unopposed, will prevail. It begs the question, who will step up and stand for justice? That theme was compelling for me. Great job, Jim!
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