watchman1

It had been a few years since I've read any of Elmore Leonard's work. I can't say why, other than I go through spurts of digesting everything I can get my hands on of an author or genre and then long periods where I don't tough the same thing. I picked this up after watching and enjoying the FX television show 'Justified' that is based on the character Raylan Givins that you find in this book. Thanks to Timothy Olyphant and the creators of that show, I wanted more Raylan. I wasn't disappointing, in fact I was surprised at how much the TV Raylan was like the Raylan found in this book. Olyphant and/or the writers must have done their homework or maybe I was projecting onto the words. Either way, it was an enjoyable ride and one that reminded me how much I enjoy Leonard's writing. His characters are always so well developed and I find them very interesting. I don't think I will be taking as long a break from his worjk as before. Next up is 'Riding the Rap'.

2023-03-08 01:25