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Lonesome Dove (Lonesome Dove, #1)

Larry McMurtry

Start date: April 1, 2019

Finish date: June 30, 2019

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Jan 24, 2018 Kelly_Hunsaker_reads ... rated it it was amazing

Shelves: classics, pulitzer

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

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Jan 18, 2008 Chrissie rated it liked it

Shelves: usa, westerns, hf, classics

Wonderful story and wonderful storyteller! And Gus is wonderful too!

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But I have been thinking...... I didn't name my Curly Coated Retriever dog, Oscar, Gus, and I am kind of embarrassed that I gave this book 4 stars. I am demoting it to 3. That is the proper rating.. From me, that is!

Jeanette and Anne, yoohoo. I have changed my rating. It is a fun book, but it really only deserves three stars! ...more

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