Lonesome Dove
A Novel
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4.7 • 66 Ratings
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
An epic of the frontier, Lonesome Dove is the grandest novel ever written about the last defiant wilderness.
“My favorite book: there are so many that I would be afraid to say. Probably if I had to pick anything I’d say Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry.” —Stephen King
“If I had to recommend one Great American Novel, Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove would be high on my list. It’s got everything I love as a reader: unforgettable characters, a huge sense of adventure, humor, heartbreak, and a story that never lets go of you.” —James Patterson
Journey to the dusty little town of Lonesome Dove, where retired Texas Rangers Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call undertake a perilous cattle drive to the untamed plains of Montana. Along the way, they face danger, adventure, and an unforgettable cast of characters. Richly authentic and beautifully written, Lonesome Dove is a story of love, loss, and the unyielding spirit of the American West.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
This exhilarating, Pulitzer Prize–winning novel brings the last days of American frontier society to life. Restless former Texas Rangers Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call decide to move their livery operation from southern Texas to Montana. Driving their cattle north through unsettled country, the duo and their cowboys are beset by Native Americans, bandits, and bad fortune. Larry McMurtry excels at wringing humor and insight from desperate circumstances—Lonesome Dove brims with adventure and moving moments.
Customer Reviews
Epic
The Author spoils most of the book at the beginning of this version so maybe skip it before you start. Even so this book was one of the best books I have ever read.
Lonesome Dove
This book was very long! But I really enjoyed it. The characters are well developed. One mans’ stubbornness and inability to show emotion changes to life of many men
Classic
What can I say. Just read it. Time well spent.