30 review for El bandido chino

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   4 out of 5

   Tina – Dec 27, 2015

   Many of Stephen Becker's novels have been recently re-released. I had no idea who Stephen Becker was until I found one of his earlier books, A Covenant with Death while looking for something else entirely in my Mom's attic. Mr. Becker was a talented writer who served in WWII and spent time studying and living in China. The Chinese Bandit, though crass at times, is quite the adventure story and I'm sure that Mr. Becker's knowledge of the country was helpful in writing this book. I had to find an Many of Stephen Becker's novels have been recently re-released. I had no idea who Stephen Becker was until I found one of his earlier books, A Covenant with Death while looking for something else entirely in my Mom's attic. Mr. Becker was a talented writer who served in WWII and spent time studying and living in China. The Chinese Bandit, though crass at times, is quite the adventure story and I'm sure that Mr. Becker's knowledge of the country was helpful in writing this book. I had to find an old map that listed Peking (now Beijing) to keep track of where this adventure was headed. This is the story of Jake Dobbs, a Marine deserter and lover of the ladies of the night turned thief, merchant, murderer, bandit, sheep herder and butcher. I hated Jake Dobbs at times and felt sorry for him at others. In the end, what goes around comes around as they say. If you like adventure stories, read this book. Just don't expect a happy ending tied up and all tidy.

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   4 out of 5

   Kirk – Jul 29, 2013

   This is one of my favorite adventure novels ever, and it seems I reread it every couple of years. My paperback copy bears the announcement, "Soon to be a major motion picture." But sadly, no such film exists. And it would make a great one. The hero, Jake, is a US Marine stationed in China before WWII. After assaulting a superior officer when drunk, he deserts to avoid prison and joins a camel caravan on the silk road. When the caravan is attacked by a gang of bandits, he becomes first their priso This is one of my favorite adventure novels ever, and it seems I reread it every couple of years. My paperback copy bears the announcement, "Soon to be a major motion picture." But sadly, no such film exists. And it would make a great one. The hero, Jake, is a US Marine stationed in China before WWII. After assaulting a superior officer when drunk, he deserts to avoid prison and joins a camel caravan on the silk road. When the caravan is attacked by a gang of bandits, he becomes first their prisoner, and later a member of the gang. The group is led by a bandit of fearsome reputation whose face has been scarred by an encounter with a tiger. The bandits are pursued by a Japanese officer, who discovered that the caravan carried a fortune in gold concealed in kegs of nails.

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   5 out of 5

   Wade – Jul 20, 2012

   This is one of my favorites novels ever. I think part of the appeal for me is that much of the book is set in Tibet which I find exotic and mystical. I first read it back in the late '70's so it might be hard to find. If you can find a copy, pick it up. It's a great read. This is one of my favorites novels ever. I think part of the appeal for me is that much of the book is set in Tibet which I find exotic and mystical. I first read it back in the late '70's so it might be hard to find. If you can find a copy, pick it up. It's a great read.

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   5 out of 5

   Lucius – Sep 10, 2011

   Old-school book with lots of killing, drugs, and sex. Lots of fun to read.

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   5 out of 5

   Robert – Mar 07, 2012

   My favorite book of all time.

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   4 out of 5

   barrieboy – Mar 14, 2018

   Sorry to all those who enjoyed this book...well, I almost gave up after the first few chapters! Just not my type of book at all...I'm not into reading about some uncouth, foul-mouthed, morally-bankrupt ex US Marine with a hang up for genitals' pests & diseases whether male or female, and who enjoys roaming the Chinese outback killing and plundering with pleasure. The story-line itself was quiet interesting, hence the one star, but for me there was at times just a 'bit too much information'. Sorry to all those who enjoyed this book...well, I almost gave up after the first few chapters! Just not my type of book at all...I'm not into reading about some uncouth, foul-mouthed, morally-bankrupt ex US Marine with a hang up for genitals' pests & diseases whether male or female, and who enjoys roaming the Chinese outback killing and plundering with pleasure. The story-line itself was quiet interesting, hence the one star, but for me there was at times just a 'bit too much information'.

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   5 out of 5

   Barry – Jun 03, 2018

   A vibrant and, at times, surprisingly deep adventure tale.

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   4 out of 5

   Eithne Kelly – Sep 12, 2021

   This is the best book I have read in my entire life without challenge I am so sad to have finished it and I’m sure I will reread it many times <3

9. 

   5 out of 5

   Francesco – Oct 25, 2015

   Violenza, sesso, droga e un meraviglioso viaggio in Asia. Dopo aver finito questo libro ho trovato l'insulto perfetto: Che i cani smerdino tuo/a (inserire nome di un/una parente della persona che vuoi insultare). Violenza, sesso, droga e un meraviglioso viaggio in Asia. Dopo aver finito questo libro ho trovato l'insulto perfetto: Che i cani smerdino tuo/a (inserire nome di un/una parente della persona che vuoi insultare).

10. 

    4 out of 5

    Kenneth – Oct 12, 2017

    A fast-paced adventure set in the waning days of pre-communist China.

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    5 out of 5

    Viktor – Nov 07, 2016

    Really good "literary adventure" novel, if a bit slow in the middle. Unfortunately, it only tells part of the story with one big, gigantic question left unresolved. Really good "literary adventure" novel, if a bit slow in the middle. Unfortunately, it only tells part of the story with one big, gigantic question left unresolved.

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    5 out of 5

    Terry Dyke –

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    5 out of 5

    Russell Tomlin –

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    4 out of 5

    Cliff Verge –

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    5 out of 5

    Michael –

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    5 out of 5

    George Miller –

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    5 out of 5

    JandGCraig –

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    5 out of 5

    Philip –

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    5 out of 5

    David –

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    5 out of 5

    Hugh Overholt –

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    5 out of 5

    Robert Tessmer –

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    4 out of 5

    Vernon D. Keyser –

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    5 out of 5

    Mike –

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    4 out of 5

    Helen Ryan –

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    5 out of 5

    Paul McNamee –

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    4 out of 5

    ct –

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    5 out of 5

    Al –

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    5 out of 5

    Charles –

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    5 out of 5

    Paul Harper –

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    4 out of 5

    Bas –