Books by Robert Olmstead
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English
review 1: Had I not participated in a book discussion after reading this novel, I would have rated it 3 stars only. The prose was a little harsh, or maybe terse, for me. After the discussion, which led me to understand the style more more as a reflection of the character and the plot line,...
language
English
review 1: Napoleon Childs is a tough, laconic, old cavalryman. He leads a patrol of young men after Villa's forces in late 1916 Mexico. His patrol is ambushed, and all but Childs die. He walks back across the desert, reflecting on his life, his career, and his losses. Being terse and laco...