The Bullet Swallower

I found this title on a "Best of 2024 (so far) list. I liked the description of a "magical realism western." It takes a while for the fantastical element to fully emerge and I did find the start of the book to be overly violent and pointless. Yet, as the story progessed, the mysterious element blossomed and the pathway to the redemption story emerged. And it's a good one which I found to be worth the wait. The writing was rich, yet not flowery and I appreciated the pace of the tale. I am glad I took this particular journey.