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cheryllovesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A big, sweeping and dramatic story of a cattle drive from Texas to Montana. As much as this is about cowboys and Texas Rangers, I would say that this book is really about relationships. I read this as part of a year-long read along. It is not my typical book but I am glad I read it.
hmgelo02's review
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
mommydeagz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
jenniferbouselli's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
sxrxhtonin_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
jniklaus's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
ij218143's review
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Murder, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Sexism and Racism
i_b_rich's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“If you only come face-to-face with your own mistakes once or twice in your life it’s bound to be extra painful. I face mine every day - that way they ain’t usually much worse than a dry shave”
hannahrisha's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
boreal_girl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
I read this book because it is frequently cited as a most favourite book, and it is a Pulitzer winner. It took a long time to complete the 37-hour audio version, as it had to be returned to the library, and there was a waitlist before I could borrow it again. I am not really a fan of Westerns, and this epic novel, while beautifully written, didn’t convert me. The portrayal of indigenous peoples in this saga was jarring to read in 2024. Women have 2 notes - whore or heroine. However, the characters and their relationships were well written, and there is much humour amidst the brutality.