![]() ![]() It felt confusing, at first, because of that and it was hard to imagine the scene and locations because there was so little description available. The choice of language was something strange, with no sense of timing, as the character drifted between three or four different locations within one paragraph, without a good flow of explanation. ![]() I feel, however, that the first few pages really let it down. The concept of bringing a Jewish man and a Navajo together was intriguing. Instead you became a false prophet peddling moonshine strong enough to strip paint at forty paces.” He reached up once again, cupping Ezekiel's cheek. “You've lost yourself, haven't you? Levi whispered in return. ![]() Levi was an enigma that slowly unraveled to reveal that he was just as broke. I loved the characters – Ezekiel was a great showman and yet so wounded underneath the façade. Not only did it explore the present day in a way that was believable and fun, but it had a great attention to detail for the past and the way it explored such a small location as Ezekiel's wagon, without feeling like the story was being oppressed or confined in any way. This was a great new twist on the whole 'supernatural' element of a western. Ezekiel Crumb's Heavenly Soul Purifying Elixir, by Lex Chase And in return for this gift,” his master added, “you will be my legacy.””ĭr. “I will give you life, and you will in turn devote that life to me.” His master opened his hand to reveal a gleaming silver watch, or what Al thought was a watch until his master said, “This is your life, Aloysius. ““What are you making?” he asked when he first watched his master work. It was shorter than the previous story, but it was oh-so sweet! There was a touch of the Iron Man Arc Reactor in the clockwork element that I loved! But I also really liked that we got the POV of both characters, because although Al was a great guy and a good POV, it was Cyrus who made me fall in love with the story. The steampunk, clockwork element was fantastically written, with such an intense attention to detail that every moment of clockwork and animation felt alive. #Once upon a time in the weird west how to#Instead of jumping into writing my review and moving on to the next story, I had to take a bit of a break, figure out my feelings and how to get them down into proper, understandable words. It had an emotional punch that left me reeling for a while. “Whatever it takes to keep you motivated through the night.”” “Why, here I thought you were an upstanding young gentleman.” ““How about this – you get everyone on that damned list done today, then come back here, and I'll make it worth your while.” I would definitely read more of these characters and this world, without hesitation. I loved the characterisation and originality. Adding in extensive attention to detail, a well thought out plot and timing, with the added paranormal element, this story packed a punch. After a brief mention of scalping, attacks on postal routes and the authors incredible gift for world building, we're immediately settled into the desert scenery, in the middle of nowhere. ** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **Ĭombining some of the biggest names in MM fiction into one anthology, Once Upon a Time in the Weird West is a keeper! Genre – Speculative fiction, fantasy, western, LGBT Book – Once Upon a Time in the Weird West ![]()
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