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The Ballad of Black Powder by Michael Nethercott

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Western

 Well-written Western with lots of tension. The name of the town--Black Powder--is exquisitely well-chosen considering what happens there. The word "ballad" is also well-chosen--don't expect a happy ending for all.

Nethercott does a superb job weaving the threads together for his explosive ending.

Although I do want to know what the future held for Quinny (hopefully a brighter one). 
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