Bear Creek Collection Volume 1
Gelesen von RK Wilcox
Robert E. Howard
(4,676 Sterne; 295 Bewertungen)
Breckinridge Elkins is the roughest, toughest, fastest-shootin', hardest-fightin' feller in the Bear Creek settlement, and probably in the entire Humbolt Mountains. As he travels further from home, he single-handedly takes on outlaws, settles (and starts) feuds and tries his hand at romancing the girls. He also discovers a lot of strange customs among other folks, such as building houses out of boards and wearing clothes that ain't buckskins. Set in Nevada during the late 1800's, this collection of stories is a great rollicking romp through the American frontier as seen through the eyes of one of the most enjoyable characters created in the history of tall tales. (Summary by RK Wilcox) (6 hr 30 min)
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Bewertungen
Robert E. Howard: Humorist
jayemtii
(4 Sterne)
Not being a fan of western fiction, after 40 plus years of reading Mr. Howard's tales of grim and gory barbarians, puritans, and slimy monsters I never realized until now that he could be funny. A gap in my knowledge is now filled. Thank you LibriVox, thank you RK Wilcox.
Oh wow this is a hoot!!!
mikezane
(5 Sterne)
Breckinridge Elkins is the biggest man in the mountains. He's a patient man, who's not too bright, but when he gets mad, watch out! Each story is its own tale, with a bit of linking between them. I also noticed that each story has at least one laugh-out-loud scene. You will enjoy this collection, just don't play it at a library! :-) Reader has a lovely drawl that he uses to add character to the reading. It is very nicely done, thank you! Oct 15, 2014 - I listened to this again just because, and it was still hilarious!
A REAL CHANGE OF PACE
AVID READER
(5 Sterne)
As some of the commentators have said, it is surprising to see this great sense of humor in the creator of Conan. These yarns can take their place with the best of western tall tales. But I doubt that they would have been as humorous and entertaining with an ordinary reading. This reader became Breckenridge in mind and in spirit. He can take great credit for the enjoyable romps of this collection. I am ready to read volume 2.
rioting mountain man
Hospitable Georgian
(4 Sterne)
This was a fun book to listen to on our weekly transit to therapy for my Dad. He e njoyed this immensely. He is from the mountains of north Carolina so he related to the Breckenridge character and all his kin folk. Men will like it better than women.
TheFarmer
(5 Sterne)
After listening to Howard's other novels I was not sure what was happening for the first minute in this one and then I started laughing so hard I cried... I wish there was more than two volumes :(
Excellent! KUDOS to the reader!
Jolujo
(5 Sterne)
I have always loved the works of Robert E Howard and the reader could not have done a better job of portraying the characters.
Bryan
(5 Sterne)
Very fun and entertaining stories. Great for casual listening. Definitely formulaic, but the formula is great! Very capably read, with a range of character voices infectious enthusiasm.
Favorite Yarn
Soaw Nyce
(5 Sterne)
I love everything Robert E Howard has written. The Bear Creek stories are the funniest bunch. The reader does a perfect job. So entertaining!