The Cowboy and the Cossack Audiobook

" Frankly, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this read. This was my first foray into the western genre and while it encompassed many of the traits one would expect from the genre such as cowboys and the herd, it was truly unusual and a bit over the top. I would recommend this book to any person, man or woman, who wants a really fantastic story with compelling, well thought out characters. I couldn't help but feel a bit sad when it all came to an end. Also worth noting are the fantastic illustrations by Brad Holland in this edition. "

" I love this book and have read it several times over the years. It isn't the typical western. "

" I was a little disappointed in this book because it received such high ratings and was recommended by the author of Booklust. The story line was good, about a group of Montana cowboys delivering cattle to a group of "free" Cossacks in Russia in 1880. I found the description of the clash between cultures (cowboys, Cossacks), between the free Cossacks and the Tsar's Cossacks, and between the TarTars and everyone very interesting. But the book was a "Western," written for young adults in the 1970s. There were too many "poignant" moments and meaningful words (although, keeping with the cowboy theme, they were short). The two heros were way too stereotyped. The narrator explained everything that occurred, leaving the reader no chance to figure things out for herself. All in all, I may have liked the book better if I'd read it when I was younger, but I was looking for more depth, history, description of the country... "

" Thoroughly enjoyed this story! "

" Book Lust selection by Nancy Pearl A true western with a lot of heart and lovable characters. "

" Try it, you just might like it. "

" rip roaring yarn of getting a cowboyin' job on the steppes, plus tramp steamers "

" Jacob (16 year old son) and I both read this one. Recommended by Nancy Pearl - great western read with a twist. Two thumbs up! "

" I love this book. It is an East meets West story that revolves around delivering a herd of cows across Russia to Siberia. A group of cowboys and a group of free Cossacks drive the herd. Along the way they come together and become totally allied. "

" It's a wonderful book. Full of characters that you will fall in love with. Infact I didn't want the book to end because these men became like friends to me. I hope you will take the time to enjoy the journey that Clair Huffaker's takes you on. "

" One of the all-time greatest adventure stories ever. "