Stories From The Life Of Porter Rockwell (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
Usually, I only give five stars when the writing moves me. Although the writing here is not poor, it doesn't stand out as being exceptional. What is so impressive about this book is the man himself. Porter Rockwell was fascinating. Every story is documented and the portrayal of Rockwell is balanced. The long-haired body guard of two LDS Prophets drank strong whiskey to the day he died and he killed over thirty men - mostly in the line of duty. I have a new appreciation for LDS Church history and for Rockwell, who I knew very little about. The fact that he probably hung out with my ancestors was pretty cool, too. This book was just okay. It was an interesting read, and now that I'm finished, I feel like I understand a little more about not only Porter Rockwell's life but the circumstances in the West after the Saints arrived.The book needs a little tighter edit, and the language can be loaded at times. In a few parts, I felt like the author was trying to lead me to a specific conclusion, and that bothered me a little. All in all, it was a fun book to read.
What do You think about Stories From The Life Of Porter Rockwell (2010)?
I really enjoyed these stories from the life of Orrin Porter Rockwell. What an interesting life.
—varisa81
Couldn't finish it. I was hoping for better storytelling.
—Zee
