Lonesome Dove

ByLarry McMurtry

Release Date: 2010-06-01
Genre: Fiction & Literature

Score: 4.5

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An epic of the frontier, Lonesome Dove is the grandest novel ever written about the last defiant wilderness.

“My favorite book: there are so many that I would be afraid to say. Probably if I had to pick anything I’d say Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry.” —Stephen King

“If I had to recommend one Great American Novel, Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove would be high on my list. It’s got everything I love as a reader: unforgettable characters, a huge sense of adventure, humor, heartbreak, and a story that never lets go of you.” —James Patterson

Journey to the dusty little town of Lonesome Dove, where retired Texas Rangers Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call undertake a perilous cattle drive to the untamed plains of Montana. Along the way, they face danger, adventure, and an unforgettable cast of characters. Richly authentic and beautifully written, Lonesome Dove is a story of love, loss, and the unyielding spirit of the American West.

Reviews

Absolute legend
5
By Venice OG
What a fantastic book. Really gives you a feeling of what it must’ve been like to live during that time on the frontier.
Epic tale
5
By Dullam
Quite an interesting read. It seemed to drag at first but picked up its pace. Great character development and story telling.
Altered my brain chemistry.
5
By finally done with fitbod
I grew up watching the miniseries and it’s always been a top 5 movie/series for me. The book surpasses the movie in every way shape and form. I found myself thinking about this story in my free time even. Single handedly the greatest story I have ever read outside the Gospel.
Methodical cowboys
5
By oconnellmj
Very interesting read! It is a story that is as slow paced and methodical as the cattle drive it explores. While it is slow paced, it leads to big rewards. The character development is really well done and the author is very patient with them.
There are a lot of cultural themes throughout the book that leave you thinking. It’s take on the Wild West Americana, gender discourse, and race give the reader a lot to think on. I often found myself thinking deeply about these themes when not reading.
It is a book that should not be read fast. Take it slow and leisurely and enjoy.
What is left to say?
5
By v-j-weed
Just a wonderfully constructed character driven saga. Self-indulgent at times and often filled with sorrow and yearning but all said this is a masterpiece of late 20th century American literature. Highly recommended.
Incredible
5
By Itsprollynothing789
Characters bonded to my heart and soul in a way that I was verbally gasping throughout the book. Incredible how well this is written. No words.
Lonesome Dove.
5
By YourNewStepDaddy101
Best book/movie ever written hands down.
Lonesome Dove gave us Call & Gus
5
By sopink
Exceptional book, it will always be one of my favorites. LM knows how to create such remarkable characters that leave life long impressions on us.
Awesome book!!!
5
By Findaddy16
Best western book I have ever read.
Gus
5
By Lexchantarelle
I have read and reread this book many times. When my husband and I were trying for a kid, I came to him one day and said “I have a name. Think literature” he immediately knew “Gus”. We ended up with a boy but whether girl or boy they would have been Gus. I bawl my eyes out every time I read it. The first couple hundred pages are a bit slower, but once you’re into it it’s so hard to put down.
If naming my kid after it isn’t a good endorsement, I’m not sure what would be.

Lonesome Dove

ByLarry McMurtry

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Absolute legend

Epic tale

Altered my brain chemistry.

Methodical cowboys

What is left to say?

Incredible

Lonesome Dove.

Lonesome Dove gave us Call & Gus

Awesome book!!!

Gus

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