What is the author's style in Last of the Breed by Louis L'Amour?

This novel is told from the third-person point of view and sometimes the omnipotent point of view. There is little dialogue that takes place in this novel, for the simple reason that the main character is alone for the majority of the story. This omnipotent point of view allows for insight into Mack's background that aide in his survival in the sub-zero temperatures of the Siberian taiga. This point of view is also helpful in understanding the relationship between Mack and Natalya. Although feelings of love are never spoken between the two; this point of view allows an understanding of why Natalya would take the risk to escape to China just in the hopes of being with Mack even after her father dies along the way.

The language of this novel is typical for post World War II. It is slightly dated and sounds more intelligent than novels of present time. The emotions of the characters are clearly captured through the author's diction.

The chapters in this novel are fairly short and the use of mainly nondescript language helps to allow for more time to be spent on learning about the characters and their environment. There is also not the use of multiple characters in the chapters so there is no need to distinguish them through language. The few times when a Russian/English dialect is used are enough to add the authenticity the novel needed.