Rating: 
Summary: Coming of Age story that captures the essence of family ties
Review: Louis L'Amour has always captivated my utmost attention and the Walking Drum is perhaps my favorite book by him. I have read this book about twice a year for the last decade and the story never grows old. L'Amour typically wrote westerns with an occassional break-off into another genre (usually crime, or short stories) but the Walking Drum is his attempt to bring to life the early 11th century and succedes in bringing another captivating tale to indulge us. It still has his "coming of age" theme that is found in many of his westerns and the story and theme actually are rooted with lots of historical references. The writer may be dead, but his work will endure due to such amazing stories, and in my opinion the Walking Drum is by far his best work ever. It is an easy reading book and can be enjoyed by many from jr. high on up. I highly recommend this book to anyone, as it is a wonderful journey that no one should miss.
Rating:
Summary: Reveiw for The Walking Drum
Review: I really liked the book The Walking Drum. It has a lot of guy kinda things in it. Its dated back in the early 1100's. Its about a man who gets in trouble and discisess himself as a merchant. He also almost gets killed a bunch of times. I rated this as 5 stars because it is a very good book. It has parts for men and women both. I really enjoyed this book and I think you would to.
Rating:
Summary: Do NOT read if you have anything to do for thenext 12 hours.
Review: One word to sum up this book. Addictive. Totally, completely, amazingly addictive. I was up till 1:00 am because I HAD TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED NEXT! It just gets better with each reading. The period detail is fantastic. History teachers could certainly pick worse assignments although be warned, you may stand up your prom date because as stated before this book is impossible to put down!Read it if you love any of the following: History cool characters Love Swashbuckling Funny dialogue Fiendish villains (The guy at the end gets the prize as nastiest villain of ALL TIME) Read it, you will never regret it although your prom date might.
Rating:
Summary: I had to read this for history too
Review: ...and I loved it! Kerbouchard is an awesome hero, and I really liked the way the book was written. I too am disappointed that there is no sequel. You should read this book!
Rating: 
Summary: I was made to read this book for history class
Review: this book in my opinion is simply horrid. i usually adore reading, and have probably thousands of books in my home. If action and romance are all you want, then this book can supply short intervals of that. If you are more of a person who treasures symbolism and learning about human nature, then this book will utterly bore you.
Rating:
Summary: 6STARS Greatest LL book ever!!!!!
Review: Everything in this book is perfect. This novel is what exemplifies true American brilliance. Should be criteria for American Lit. courses.
Rating: 
Summary: a book set in a great time peroid....
Review: ...but not a good story. I don't want to sound like at 11-and-a-half year old person that wrote a review to Emma or whatever, but the peroid this book was set in, is a great time. It had all of the makings of a good book, but it was just too slow for my liking. If you like high paced books set in the Middle Ages, this book has some moments like that, but not enough.
Rating:
Summary: THE BEST BOOK IVE EVER READ.
Review: WELL, I WAS IN STATE PRISON AND I CAN TELL YOU. THAT THIS BOOK IS VERY EDUCANTIAL AND EVERY TEENAGER SHOULD READ THIS BOOK. ME AND ABOUT 1500 PRISONERS TREASURED THIS BOOK. IT WAS THE BEST, EVERY BODY HAD TO SIGN A LIST, AND WAIT IN ORDER LIKE GROWN MEN. THANK YOU.
Rating:
Summary: I hope I find a sequel someday
Review: I am 15 and I read alot. I love Tolkien and midevil setting books especially fantasy. I saw this book in a bag of books my neighbors were going to throw away. It's amzing how much a random book can touch your life. This was a superb book and I love to learn while I read. I am simply sorry to hear there is no sequel. The ending begs for a sequel and so do all the readers. Who knows, maybe with so many people wishing, a miracle just may come true.
Rating:
Summary: Louis L'Amour's masterwork
Review: This book is, without a doubt, Louis L'Amour's crowning achievement. Kerbouchard is the classic adventurer. "The Walking Drum" is one of the greatest pieces of fiction you will ever read. "The Walking Drum" defies description...I can only say that I actually cheered when I finished it. Louis L'Amour was working on the sequel when he died...such a shame that we had to lose such a great fiction writer.
| 
