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Book Review of Doc

Doc
Doc
Author: Mary Doria Russell
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 2


(Audio version) - LOVED this book. Russell brings Doc Holliday and Dodge City in the 1870s to life with her brilliant writing, vivid descriptions, historical details, and an enthralling story. She seamlessly blends fictional characters with a fine cast of historical figures -- in addition to Doc, we get to know his companion Kate, Wyatt Earp, Morgan Earp, Bat Masterson, and some other minor figures. Surprisingly, there is little gunslinging but a whole lot of heart and wit. The reader of the audio version, Mark Bramhall, is perfect. Did I mention that I LOVED this book?