Lay Down My Sword and Shield (CD-Audio)

from martensgirl

I think I'm unusual in that I have read this book before any other Hack Holland books and was therefore not reading it to find out any back story, Once again, I was blown away by Burke's writing. I have seen others criticise his long descriptions but I don't feel they are overdone as they are so ...

from JBreedlove

A good JLB book but without the usual bad guy. In this case its the racist power system of south Texas in the late 1960's and early 1970's detailing the redemption of Hack Holland. He overwrote in some places but mostly a great sense of place and the chapter on Hack in Korea was excellent.

from EvaGannon

I'm ambivalent about this book. The quality of the writing and story telling is impressive, but I really dislike the main character. The four star rating is largely homage to Burke's writing, and his bringing to life the farm worker's struggle for fair treatment. It's also in appreciation of the ...

from SamSattler

That James Lee Burke's "Lay Down My Sword and Shield" is back in print will be of particular interest to Burke fans who know Hackberry Holland only from last year's "Rain Gods." By the time of "Rain Gods," Hack Holland is a grizzled old Texas lawman still not ready to call it quits even though he...

from buffalogr

Hackberry Holland is a pretty compelling character. I was riveted to everything he said and did,. He listens to absolutely no one, does pretty much whatever he likes, and is the kind of guy we all want to be. He gives up a political career for a woman and an alcohol filled, liberal life. Loyal to...