Books matching: brutal work camp
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Save:Escape from Five Shadows, written by Elmore Leonard, is a western novel set in the 1800s about Corey Bowen, a man wrongly convicted of cattle rustling and serving his term in a brutal work camp in Five Shadows. The plot revolves around Corey's determination to break out of the camp and seek justice, with the help of a brave young woman who believes in his innocence. The narrative features vivid descriptions of the setting and authentic characters, showcasing Leonard's early skill at plotting a good story with genuine personalities. Despite some plot improbabilities and flat characters, the book offers a classic western read that transports readers to the Old West.
The writing style in Escape from Five Shadows is characterized by Leonard's ability to craft engaging dialogues and a tightly woven plot. While the novel may lack the idiosyncratic characters found in his later works, Leonard's storytelling shines through in this early western, where the characters, especially Corey and Karla, are portrayed as strong, confident, and determined individuals who navigate a world filled with violence, romance, and moral dilemmas.
