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Hombre

Elmore Leonard

1984168 pagesabout 3–4 hours
1984
first published
  • 1986Thorndike Press · 197 pages · ENGISBN 9780896217171
  • 2004HarperCollins · ENGISBN 9780060788445
  • 2005Orion · 168 pages · ENGISBN 9781407213330
  • 2012William Morrow Paperbacks · 192 pages · ENGISBN 9780062206114
  • 1984Ballantine Books · ENGISBN 9780345316066
  • 2005Thorndike Press · 213 pages · ENGISBN 9780786274765
  • 2005Orion · 208 pages · ENGISBN 9780752864372
  • 2002HarperTorch · 208 pages · ENGISBN 9780380822249

This book is the basis for the Paul Newman movie of the same name. Set in 19th century Arizona, it's about a white man raised Apache who rides a stagecoach that is robbed en route. The varied characters and their interactions is what stands out. Racism is one of the topics/attitudes that is prominent.

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  • Racismmoderateunreviewed
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