Annie Proulx, Diana Ossana, Larry McMurtry - Brokeback Mountain: Secreto En La Montana/ Secret in the Mountain

Pros: a great story

Cons: There's much more in Close Range or the Story to Screenplay book

The Bottom Line: I recommend the story, but in other packaging.

Review: Annie Proulx's 1997 New Yorker story occupied only parts of 13 pages in the magazine, but was stretched to 55 pages as a stand-alone book. This is one of the most powerful American short stories ever, in a league with "Big Two-Hearted ...

Pros: This story though short, richly describes a thoroughly believable relationship between two cowboys.

Cons: You should just buy the whole book Close Range : Wyoming Stories

The Bottom Line: What is the “Moral Value” of denying people equal protection of their rights under law?

Review: If they could face it I could take it in their eyes Oh I know I'd make it Their tiny minds And sacred cows just fake it If only then and only then They would understand Elton John - All The Nasties In 1924 the state of Viginia ...

Pros: Great Story. Well Written. Should strike a chord with anyone who had experienced forbidden love.

Cons: Sad. Parts are graphic.

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this short story to people who want to read something great. In my opinion this is an important piece to read.

Review: I was drawn to Brokeback Mountain by my love of both short stories, and Proulx's award-winning novel The Shipping News. Since the release of Ang Lee's film based on the 55 page novella, I've heard Brokeback Mountain referred to as ...

Pros: Fascinating and powerful. Strongly recommended.

Cons: Somemay think that few scenes are too explicit.

Review: This is likely to move you to tears, make you feel like somebody's pulling your guts out hand over hand a yard at a time, as Annie Proulx writes of Ennis. These stories can also make you treasure love more. I can say that Proulx's prose is pure poetry. ...

Pros: Interesting plot, interesting characters... well what was told of them.

Cons: Not enough details, not enough character development

The Bottom Line: If you only want a "cliff notes" type of book this is the one for you. For those that want more information, find a different book.

Review: I’m often accused of living in the dark ages. It’s not so much as living in the dark ages, it’s that my life is so busy that I don’t get to watch movies often. Between school, my daughter, work, and coaching swimming the little bit of ...