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Nothing else I have read has brought to life the Old West like McMurtry's Lonesome Dove! I could practically taste the steak and beans cooked on the campfire. I could see the herds of buffalo. I could feel the sting of the dust on my face. I live in Colorado and all around me is the evidence of life in this era so the book made my home more intriguing.
Each character was unique, likable and very real. I liked the people McMurtry introduced to me well enough that I plan to look for the second book ...more
Each character was unique, likable and very real. I liked the people McMurtry introduced to me well enough that I plan to look for the second book ...more
What a great book! Larry McMurtry entrenches you in the story. You'll fall in love with all the characters and will feel like you're a part of the epic journey from Lonesome Dove. Don't let the size of the book fool you; you won't want to put it down and you won't want it to end. Enjoy.
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