Three-Ten to Yuma and Other Stories
Three-Ten to Yuma and Other Stories
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
American West • 1950s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Three-Ten to Yuma and Other Stories is a collection by Elmore Leonard featuring Western-themed tales. It includes stories like "Three-Ten to Yuma," "The Captives," and "The Red Hell of Jupiter," where individuals face moral dilemmas, survival challenges, and confrontations in the Old West. Each narrative explores themes of justice, betrayal, and personal redemption.
Suspenseful
Gritty
Adventurous
Dark
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Three-Ten to Yuma and Other Stories by Elmore Leonard captivates readers with its masterful storytelling and sharp dialogue. The collection is praised for its vivid characters and compelling plots. While some find the Western setting somewhat dated, Leonard's skill in crafting tension and moral complexity remains impressive, affirming his status as a genre-defining author.
Who Should Read Three-Ten to Yuma and Other Stories?
Fans of classic Westerns and gritty narratives will relish Elmore Leonard's Three-Ten to Yuma and Other Stories. Readers of Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian or Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove will find similar thrills in Leonard's vivid storytelling and complex characters.
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Short Story • Fiction
American West • 1950s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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