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Title: Hackneyed, but it works
Review: This book employs practically every Western stereotype ever seen or read--e.g., the archtypical town terror, the stoic hero, the loyal sidekick, the saloon gal--but I still enjoyed it. Behind what appears to be caricatures, are people with some subtle nuances---the hero has some tragic flaws, the loyal sidekick is far from being a sycophant, and the saloon sweetheart certainly has no heart of gold. As with other Parker's stories, the writing is terse and moves at a quick pace.
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