Questions About Cities of the Plain (The Border Trilogy, #3)

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Did anyone else think that Billy had really changed since The Crossing? He was more like wisecracking Lacey Rawlins than the reticent and sensitive Billy who tries to rescue a wolf and look after Boyd

Jack I found this jarring too, it almost felt like Gus from Lonesome Dove had wandered into the story at times.

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Is it necessary to read the previous books from The Border Trilogy to read this one?

Milo Paulus Yes, reading the other two is crucial before reading the finale: Cities of the Plain.
The first two books are stand-alone stories that can be read sepa…moreYes, reading the other two is crucial before reading the finale: Cities of the Plain.
The first two books are stand-alone stories that can be read separately, but this one should definitely be read last!(less)

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Is there as much Mexican lingo in this one as the previous one? I had to dump Vol 2.

Trish Markey Yes but if you read it on your kindle you can translate the words.

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I picked this up at a used book sale. Should i read the other two first?

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Todd Interesting. Thinking she is maybe on a higher plain because of it. Which may be also why he endures her relationship with John Grady. Then when he co…moreInteresting. Thinking she is maybe on a higher plain because of it. Which may be also why he endures her relationship with John Grady. Then when he comes to the conclusion that she just has an illness and no more he feels free to punish/kill her for her indiscretions. (less)

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