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Two for Texas

By: James Lee Burke
Narrated by: Will Patton
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Publisher's summary

This James Lee Burke novel, featuring Son Holland - the great-grandfather of Burke's Billy Bob Holland - as he flees a Louisiana prison camp with a Native American woman and a fellow prisoner in tow, is now available in audio.

©2000 James Lee Burke (P)2012 Simon & Schuster Audio
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Cajun goes County Western?

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I love Burke/Patton so was eager to sample a different venue. I was disappointed. I like Robicheaux thrillers so much I've bought several Apple Shuffles and distributed them among my friends. I won't be adding this one.

Would you recommend Two for Texas to your friends? Why or why not?

No. I would recommend some of the many other Burke/Patton stories first.

Which scene was your favorite?

Nothing stands out

Do you think Two for Texas needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No.

Any additional comments?

I hope Burke continues to try different venues. I know I'll buy them, just wasn't as captivated with this theme as I have been with his past works. I download books Will Patton narrates because of his incredible soothing yet passionate voice. I wonder if he can mimic a Downeaster's dialect!

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A Lesson in American history.

What made the experience of listening to Two for Texas the most enjoyable?

The historical content

What did you like best about this story?

The Texas and Louisana connection

Have you listened to any of Will Patton’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

All Of his Burke readings. Compares very well.

Any additional comments?

Burke tells it like it is/was.

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A Good Boom

Not a favorite, but always enjoy a James Lee Burke story. Will Patton is the best!

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It was a okay story

I normally don’t like fiction history but my favorite narrator was doing the reading so I was in. A lot of the books I buy are ones where I really like the narrator and know who narrates can make or break a story. A good narrator will also have you trying books you may have never had an interest to read.

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If you could sum up Two for Texas in three words, what would they be?

Great story line.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Two for Texas?

What happened at the Alamo.

What does Will Patton bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I LOVED how he had a different voice for each character. I almost felt like a knew them.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Sun went back for White Man's Woman.

Any additional comments?

Will Patton is a wonderful narrater. I especially enjoy James Lee Burke's discriptive writing.

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you say at least 15 words yet you cut me off at 11

i loved the narration of the book. i could see the characters and smell them!

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awesome

Awesome story. Son Holland, ancestor of Hackberry, and his partner kill a guard to escape from their chain gang. They move West and end up in the Army in Texas under Sam Houston. Fabulous narration, as always. by Will Patton.

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Great story of the Alamo

Another enjoyable read by Burke and outstanding narration by Will Patton. At just over 5 hours a relatively short novel compared to Burkes others and was just right for a 6 hour day trip. As always the characters are great, the descriptions vivid, and the learnings of the past interesting.

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JAMES BURKE IS OUTSTANDING !

Book was nice reading..
Will Patton, outstanding!
Love all of Burke s books.

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One of Burke’s best

The descriptions of conditions of prison, the characters, the landscape from Angola to San Antonio, and the battles would make you think Burke was there.

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