Review: Shades of Zane Gray and ERB
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2013
Though not what I expected when I started, RC Scott's Escape The Bone Yard is a good yarn. In the early chapters, I felt the presence of those writers of yesteryear, especially those like Edgar Rice Burroughs and Zane Gray with the detailed descriptions of the scenes in the book. Mr. Scott has the same capability in description, and when you are just learning the characters in a book, sometimes that can be distracting. After a while, I ceased to notice the detail, at least as an annoying problem. Once the characters began to be familiar, the detail made for a better story. Maybe I took longer than some might to get to that point, but my grandson was jumping on my lap at the same time.I also thought that this might be a juvenile space opera, but some of the subject matter is only for mature minds. Granted, pirates and Madams are not the usual fare of a juvenile book, but having a sixteen year old as the protagonist can lead you to think it could be for a younger audience. Although there is very little salty language, the subjects are not for younger readers.Adult space opera fans should enjoy this read. Others may also enjoy the intrigue and interactions between the characters. I do give five stars, and this one really deserved it even if I was not sure when I began.