True Grit

True Grit is a western and follows some of the pattern of wild west stories that weren't ever really historically accurate. Even though True Grit does have several of the cliche western story in it it also depicts a more realistic side that could initially be more accurate to what actually took place and what the people actually struggled with. It shows the typical justice seeking story that most westerns do but gives a valid reason to feel the need to seek justice/revenge.

This book depicts human nature as violent, with it's bad guy hustling/killing the poor folk and heroes seeking revenge kind of theme. I enjoyed the book and even though I don't necessarily love westerns I would definitely read another book that was compared to this one.

Mattie is a stubborn hardheaded girl who is determined to be treated equal and not taken advantage of. As she is seeking her fathers killer she meets Rooster, who in some weird way I feel that he kind of stepped in as her father figure. Before the duo heads out Leboeuf shows up to join the party with his shifty personality and condesending attitude. I personally wasn't a fan of him.