true grit (the book came first)

Im in the middle of true grit and here are some of my thoughts on the main characters quest to find Chaney.
I haven't seen the movie but i plan to after i read the book. I am at the part where she confronts rooster about trying to find Chaney. I think she is very brave for being so active in trying to avenge her father. I think that if I was in her situation i would try to get Chaney to help me too. If that failed i would grab my best friend (if he is willing) and go try to find Chaney with him. It would be a fun adventure but we would probably end up dead. I am very interested in western culture and am exited to finish the book.