Joe answers “Did anyone else find July's pursuit of...”

Noli Janos asked this question about Lonesome Dove (Lonesome Dove, #1):

Did anyone else find July's pursuit of Elmira unbelievable and tiresome? (Not here to complain, it's the book's only imperfection IMO!)

Joe Isn't every endeavor in this book kind of tiresome and unbelievable if you think about it? Why would any of these people risk their life and the life …moreIsn't every endeavor in this book kind of tiresome and unbelievable if you think about it? Why would any of these people risk their life and the life of some of their children to do any of these things? Almost everyone seems to be fairly passive while still being driven to travel and adventure. Almost resigned to what they feel they have to do. Gus tries to talk sense into Call about why would they want to leave Lonesome Dove and many other characters try to convince people not to go on a fool's errand. Seems to be a theme of the book.(less)

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