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At a pivotal point near the book's end, a doctor tending to Gus McCray excuses himself to deliver a baby into what the doctor descries as "this miserable world."
Gus's response is, to me, the whole point of Lonesome Dove. "It's a fine world, though rich in hardship at times."
Man, did I love this book. Although the story is placed in the U.S. of the 1870's amidst cowboys, Indians, horse thieves, and whores, it is timeless. Its a book about people pursuing their passions, and that dares to question ...more
Gus's response is, to me, the whole point of Lonesome Dove. "It's a fine world, though rich in hardship at times."
Man, did I love this book. Although the story is placed in the U.S. of the 1870's amidst cowboys, Indians, horse thieves, and whores, it is timeless. Its a book about people pursuing their passions, and that dares to question ...more
What a great book! I loved it, but like all the others...Gus was my favorite. It's so much more than a western...love, friendship, hardship, adventure, gains and losses. After finishing it...I realized that like all other things in life...it was about the journey, not the destination. So glad I finally read it and I would highly recommend it to anyone!
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Do your self a favor and read this classic. Never thought I'd care so much about fictional characters. This is a long read (about 900 pages), but never once did I feel any of it to be superfluous.
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