A real-life adventure ... for the reader.
Only one other book compares to Irving's sprawling but intimate saga of Tom Mix and Pancho Villa. This book gave me the same feeling as The Lonesome Dove. We're back on the trail again, only this time with Tom Mix and the other followers of Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution. While the characters come colorfully alive, the story of Pancho Villa is portrayed with historical accuracy as well as gritty good humor. Memorable women play strong roles in this book, and Tom Mix is a complex person, and a great protagonist for the drama that fills this sharply written story. I didn't want it to end ... a most satisfying read.