My good friend and professional reader, Ralphy, has reviewed the #6 script on your reader faves list, The Brigands Of Rattleborge. I’ve been meaning to get a review up for this for awhile but because I knew I couldn’t half-ass it, that it would take a considerable amount of time, I’ve opted for avoidance instead. Ralphy to the rescue. Here’s an excerpt…
This is a simple story. In fact, despite some requisite—and fully set up—twists and turns, it’s so simple that it allows Zahler to explore complex characters and themes in the way a complicated plot would not. We’re thrust immediately into the open plains of the Wild West, where the dapper BILLY LEE and his sidekick, uncouth RODNEY, are about to make their way down to a Native American encampment, despite the obvious danger. Billy Lee has all the answers, knows all the moves, his tone meant to be reassuring as Rodney sits atop his steed, one nervous spasm away from shitting his pants. They ride into the village, where they’re met by the welcoming committee, armed with spears and arrows. With an air of calm authority, Billy Lee asks to speak to the chief. His request falls on uncomprehending ears, however, so he shows the distrustful men a scarf belonging to the chief’s daughter. Apparently, she’s been kidnapped, and Billy Lee makes it known to the tribe’s half-caste, who speaks English, that he knows her whereabouts and the men who took her.
For the rest of the review, head on over to Matriarchal Script Paradigm…
