The Rounders

I just loved this story, short but complete with a look at western experience on the range without the usual shoot outs and Indians. I really got a sense of the cowboy and the hardships even though these characters were part of a more contemporary ranch. Max Evans is an extraordinary story teller and even more special in that it is a reflection of his time on working cattle ranches in the Southwest. What a beautiful literary style and makes reading more enjoyable with his humor. Anyone who loves our western history and the cowboy culture should read this poignant and often hilarious tale. I especially loved the Forward that gives in detail how this novelette came into being and eventually became a movie with Henry Fonda and Glenn Ford. Very interesting. You gotta love Old Fooler, the horse, who is "no ones fool" as it turns out. He almost takes on "human" qualities!" This is a fun story for younger readers too- teenagers. It's the kind of book you don't want to end.

Good story-telling. Very country in language and story.

The movie was great; the book is better. If you can identify with any of the characters, you won't be able to put it down..

This Max Evans book is about cowboys just like the ones i knew in northeastern New Mexico ... its a great book,

Saw a documentary movie on Max Evans at our local film festival..had to read the book and really enjoyed it...short, straight forward but a really good story...I found a copy of the movie and it stunk

I saw the Rounders movie first. In fact, my sister appears in a rodeo crowd scene, so the whole family had to see and later get copies of it. Max Evans is an authentic western author and I'd like to explore more of his writing. As for this story, it's just plain fun to read and is a nice way to relax when you're in the mood for some light reading.

Having experienced some of what was described in this story, I could relate an enjoy the antics. The movie filled this well written story, resulting in a very entertaining experience.

This is the first book that ever made me laugh out loud. It is worth every penny!