Horseman, Pass By by Larry McMurtry - 2 stars (Subdue)

[Joy D]

Horseman, Pass By by Larry McMurtry - 2* - My Review

Set in the 1950s on a ranch in Texas, this novel is a slow moving western and coming of age tale. Teenage Lonnie tells the tale of his grandfather’s power struggle with his step-uncle, Hud, a malicious man who wreaks havoc on the family’s ranch. This is not my type of book. There are very few positives here. I liked the relationship between Lonnie and his grandfather. Other than that, it is filled with violence, abuse of women, and racist comments. Oh, and don’t forget the slaughter of diseased cattle. I found it a most unpleasant reading experience. It was originally published in 1961 and has not aged well. It was the basis for the movie Hud (which is actually better than the book). I should have passed this one by.

I liked Lonesome Dove but read it so long ago I can't say if it has aged well.

PBT Content warning: Lots of violent content, including (view spoiler)[ rape. (hide spoiler)]

[Sue]

Good review - and based on your description I will likely skip this one!

[Joy D]

Thanks, Sue.