Rating: Summary: SIMPLY PUT-THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ. Review: To anyone out there who loves romance, adventure, insight, learning, poetry... this book was written for you. There is nothing I can say that will do this book justice. It simply must be read to be appreciated in full. I test my relationships with this book- people who connect with this book usually connect with me. Read it, love it, read it again.
Rating: Summary: This book is great! Review: The Walking Drum is one of the best books I've ever read. It encompasses so many aspects of the time in history which it takes place. There is just so much to this book, It's great. YOU MUST READ IT!!!!!!
Rating: Summary: I have made this book part of my World History curriculum. Review: The Walking Drum is written with the kind of enthusiasm and sense of adventure that makes it a great read for anyone, but especially for high school students who traditionally are not that excited about the good old Middle Ages. I first read the book during the summertime, and I immediately decided to add it to my course requirements for 10th grade World History. The responses that I have received from my students have been exactly what I would have wished as a history teacher. In spite of the fact that the book was thoroughly researched and packed full of the kind of historical information that I cover in my classes, the students seem to forget that it is a book that is outstanding nourishment for the brain cells. What a fantastic way to reinforce what I teach in my classroom, and to make reading a joy for students. I have required this book for the last ten years, and I am now adding it to the list of reading requirements for the Pre-Advanced Placement World History classes.
Rating: Summary: Louis L'amour is a great author and this book is #1 Review: As I was saying The Walking Drum is one of the very best Louis L'amour books I have ever read and I have read a lot of his books and they're all good but this is one of his best.
Rating: Summary: Wondrous book! Review: I've also read _Last of the Breed_ by Mr. L'Amour, but hardly any of his westerns (that may change!). I thought both books were grand, and would easily rank them together, but the crucial question for me is: did he ever intend to write a sequel to _The Walking Drum_, and if he had, where is it?! He had left us on such a cliff-hanger (seemingly, though it may have only been my desire not to have it end) that I was sure there would be more...
Rating: Summary: Great Reading Review: If you like action, historical teaching presented in dramatic style, larger than life heroes, and a good paced plot, this novel is for you. If L'Amour occasionally makes his protagonist Kerbouchard so knowledgeable and skillful as to be unbelievable, it is understandable, given the high number of things L'Amour teaches the reader on all kinds of subjects. Fun reading, action packed, and well researched, this is a fine book.
Rating: Summary: Thanks for the revolation! Review: This book opened my eyes. I am 24 years old, and I am the product of today's public education system. This book made me aware that the western world sees itself, and it's history, as the most important in the world. I should be imbarrassed to say that I did not know that the moorish people ruled over most of Spain for over 700 years. In fact, I had never heard of the moorish, nor had I had much data about Arabs place in history. This has started me on a research of history. My lack of education is apparent. I must do research on my own, though history books, and inspiration from writers like Louis L'Amour. Thank You Mr. L'Amour for the revolation.
Rating: Summary: This book rocks! Review: The Walking Drum is the first historical fiction book that I've read. I was very impressed. I had read other books by L'Amour (the westerns), but decided they weren't my thing. When a friend recomended "The Walking Drum" to me, well... I cringed. But I eventually acted on faith. I am now a beliver. The great adventures of Kerbourchard kept me in suspence all the way through. I would finish a chapter, and be too excited to see whay happened next to sleep! Mr. L'Amour did an excellent job fleshing out the charecters as well as setting the scenes and moods. I enjoyed his attenton to detail, especially: the correct foods and titles of nobility. Geographical references were also a plus. I was able to trace in my head where Kerbouchard was traveling- enjoying the ride along. I would recomend this book to anyone interested in culture, history, fiction and fantasy. Excelent!
Rating: Summary: Rich in historical detail and action packed! Review: The Walking Drum is a wonderfully imaginative historical fiction. It is equal parts swashbuckling adventure and history text. L'amour
writes with great enthusiasm and passion for the period before the
renaissance in Europe. Rich in detail and action and will not disappoint
fans of L'amour's westerns
Rating: Summary: Not a Western, But it IS Terrific! Review: The Walking Drum, by Louis L'Amour, is, unlike almost all of his books, it isn't a Western, but is rather a historical book set many centuries ago in what is now modern Europe.
The main character, Kerbouchard, is just a boy when we first meet him. Like all of L'Amour's books, this one is just packed with action and excitement, and like most of his work, this one too is full of interesting history. I am reviewing The Walking Drum because I'd like to encourage all of you who have read his Westerns to read this one too. It is a big, full book, and it is completely fun and entertaining in all respects.
I am a writer myself (I have five published books now) and the more I read of Louis L'Amour, the more I admire how well he tells a tall tale, how rich his books are in historical fact, how clear and refreshing his characters are, and especially how totally adept Louis L'Amour was at writing books that keep his millions of readers turning the pages.
Louis L'Amour wrote many marvelous books and The Walking Drum is easily one of his very finest. Check it out; I predict you'll love it!
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