Shane

Shane is an excellent novel for GATE Students

The author, Jack Schaefer, wrote a novel that every GATE student should read. The book contains a "story within a story", and it takes a great deal of effort to see this.
shane is attempting to change his life, and the difficulties he faces are tremendous. The metaphores used by the author are at first difficult to spot, but with help, students aquire the ability to see the foreshadowing presented in the book.
A must read for students (5th grade and up) and adults.

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Shane book review

Shane is one of the best western novels I have ever read. This story is filled with excitement and thrillig action. This is one of those books that you just don't want to put down, after reading this you'll think I want to be more like Shane. The characters are amazing and very creative and went well with the western genre. This book is for anyone the vocabulary is fairly simple and the organization of this story is superb, The author did an amazing job writing this story. This is one book that I would love to read over and over.

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The best western ever written

I love western stories of all kinds by a variety of authors but in my opinion this is the best western ever written.

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Much More Than A Western Novel

Although often categorized as 'young adult fiction,' Schaefer's first novel was not originally intended as such. Even though thoroughly enjoyable by young adults, it is actually the more mature reader who will likely be struck by the deepest chords the story has to offer. At first reading, it may indeed seem written in an almost over-sentimental, simplistic style. The observant reader, however, will soon realize that it is this very simplicity by which he/she is being drawn into an inescapable emotional experience by a master storyteller. Truly a life-long companion, I first read this novel when I was 12 and have been re-reading it ever since. The film adaptation, as famous as it became and being touted as the 'archetypal blueprint for all Western films that followed,' was painful to watch in contrast with the polar opposite theme of the novel. Stick with the novel, especially if you enjoy the reluctant-warrior motif, regardless of genre. I'm not even a fan of westerns, yet this is one of my favorite novels, as it transcends genre altogether.

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Never read anything better!

I recomend this book to anyone who reads. My dad read it to me when I was 6 years old now im still reading it at 81! I really don't think there was one bad part. The author exspressed himself in such imoition! You will love this book so read it please!

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Too detailed

I read this for school and it is too detailed.

Amazing quick read

My grandmother gave this to me when I was about nine years old and I just never got around to reading it. But now at the age of 19 I'm glad I just did. It took me only a weekend to enjoy this book and now my dad is reading it. I haven't seen the movie yet but it's like your favorite western. The plot is amazing and quick. It doesn't have all the fluff that some books have. Since it's first person, if Bob (the 'narrator') didn't see it it's not in the book. If you haven't read it, I ask what are you waiting for? Buy a copy today and you won't be sorry.

Timeless

Shane is a book that is never forgotten. It tells of struggle and heartbrake from the perspective of a boy who has the most respect for Shane. The ending leaves you thinking of many things and what could happen.

Shane

This book was one of the most pointless books I have ever read. I guess you could say that I am just not a fan of Western fiction, which is true, but this book had no plot, no point, and was written in a crude fashion. I would not recomend reading this book, and if you have a copy please burn it!

Shane, oh Shadowy Shane

I really enjoied reading the Shane as a english book. It was mysterious and fasinating. I would like to read some more novels by Jack Shaefer. But I agree with Beth. It was not an outstanding book.

THE BEST OF THE BEST!

One of the most outstanding book I have read in my lifetime! It is an amazing book to read.If your a western movie fan or an action thriller, this is your kind of book!

A Winner

The book is a true masterpiece, indeed, and easily one of my favorite books. It seems simple on the surface, but there's a lot more to it than you can see at first. An entire chapter, for example, is about taking out a stump. It's boring if you skim through, but if you stop and think about the truly deep meaning of it all, it's a book that's sure to captivate your attention. There's a lot more to everything here than fighting henchmen in the saloon.

It was just like any other book!

Well, it wasn't one of those books that you just can't put down. We were given this book in school to read. Our teacher makes us find the deeper meaning and read beetween the lines which makes the story extra boring!

Not just a great book but also my namesake

How ironic that my father would name me after a character from a Western and I would later become a Western writer (the book "Bounties"). This book, and the movie that followed it, inspired a generation and as long as it's in print it will inspire many more. Even though I rely more on humor than Jack Schaeffer, I have tried to do as he did and keep the tough but good characters like Shane human beings that people can look up to and find goodness in.

Shane RULESSSS

Shane is the best book ever i highly reccomend reading it. shane is a charecter you never get to truly know. he seems to have a dark past and is perfect in everything he does. The story just cuts you off at the end which is a downside because i want to know what happns to him and bob and bobs parents. A great tale for all to read.

was a surprise

I have to admit, when i first started reading this book, i was losing interest, but after the first couple chapters it was a great book. This book is a true classic, and i recommend it for just about anyone.

One of the Best

I first read SHANE at the age of 12 or 13, and I LOVED IT! Now,at age 22, I've read stacks of westerns by Max Brand, L'amour and others, yet SHANE remains, in my opinion, one of the most entertaining westerns ever written. I've reread it many times, and it never fails to hold my attention each time. That is very unusual for me. I would definitely recommend this book to children and adults alike.

A Dissappointed Reader

I think that the only thing good in this book was how the author described Shane, Bob's mother,and the big fight.Over all I did not like the book one bit.I thoght the whole book was boring.The thing is,I didn't get through half of the book before I relized that it was the worst book I'd ever started to read.I would not reccomend it to anyone.

This is one great book!!!!!

Shane will forever be one of my favorite books now!This book keeps you wanting to read more once you pick it up.I finished this book in three days!!Thats how GOOD it was.Shane is the kind of character that you just want to learn more about.I could read this book over and over and still be overjoyed by it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A truly great novel

Jack Shaffuer wrote a truly great book on Shane, and is the perfect book for adventure or action readers. The book was very good to read and all the build ups kept me going.