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Larry McMurtry: Three Complete Novels (Lonesome Dove, Leaving Cheyenne, The Last Picture Show)

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THE LAST PICTURE SHOW was set in a town about a hundred miles from where I live. Like all Texas towns, after the Korean War, television killed the down town area along with the picture shows. Larry was able to capture the smell of hot pop corn and hot bodies pressed against one another. Back before that war, young men had little more on their minds than how they could earn enough money after football pratice so they could take the beauty queen out - and sometimes, the football coach's wife. When the retard was killed by a fast truck, an era ended. If you are in Archer City, visit Larry's rare book store. You can pick up bargains for $5 to $1,000

I have read "Dead Man's Walk", "Comanche Moon","Lonesome Dove" and am now starting "Streets of Larado". My only disappointment is that the books don't contain a map depicting the locations of the major events. I wish the author could post one, so I can track the events and better relate to the actual locations. I loved the books- I grew up in West Texas and can identify with much of the landscape descriptions.

Lonesome Dove is one of the best books I have ever read. It has drama, action, love and everything that makes a good book good. The story begins with the author describing the characters and the story, and you really can connect with the characters. The main character is Gus McCrae, an ex Texas Ranger who is very lazy, and loves to drink. Despite this, he is an excellent ranger and his name is known all throughout America. The other main character is Call. He is a hard working, stubborn man who doesn't like ot talk alot. The story goes on from there. I recomend this book for advanced readers, who want a spellbinding story.

I have read many fiction books, but I rarely find lasting impressions from any fiction book; however, Lonesome Dove is the best fiction book I've ever read. I've read it 3 times (I've never read any other fiction book more than once) and I really enjoyed it each time. I recommend this book to anyone above the age of 16 due to mature subject matter.

Larry McMurtry has an easy-going, though smart, style, that I identify with deeply. He doesn't try to pummel you with big words and confusing sentences. He writes like it feels.

Lonesome Dove is one of Larry McMurtry's best works! The character development is astounding and leaves the reader wanting to get to know them all better and better as the story progresses. The book was indeed not a disappointment after having seen the movie first. This is one of those rare books that was accurately portrayed in the movie....the book could have well been used as the script. Highly recommend this for anyone wanting a peek into what it must have been like to be in Texas and Montana in the late 1800s before the west became "civilized". Well worth reading, as is all of Mr. McMurtry's writings.

I enjoyed this book as an escape. However, be aware that the third novel in the book is pornographic. You may want to consider paying extra to buy Lonesome Dove all by itself. It's a good book. One of the best novels ever written. It's just that for some reason McMurtry got his start in writing by writing about sex. I can't stomach it even though I read a lot.