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hannmargret's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
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
4.5
carlos_bwe's review against another edition
5.0
I've always thought westerns were not for me, yet I love Unforgiven, I love The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, I love The Power of the Dog, and Lonesome Dove has become one of my favorite books of all time.
The harsh and heart-breaking reality of the setting, the characters, the beauty of the prose... I am in awe of this book, what a great pleasure has been living this cattle drive.
The harsh and heart-breaking reality of the setting, the characters, the beauty of the prose... I am in awe of this book, what a great pleasure has been living this cattle drive.
moscat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
Oh my heart. What an incredible book. Not a page is wasted, we see the hopes, fears, and regrets of these men and women in a West that's outpaced so many of them. I wasn't expecting to have my heart broken over and again. Nor to have one of my favourite characters not even appear for 500 pages.
The other western I read this year was Blood Meridian and while so incredibly different there are parallels. In BM the west is harsh and unforgiving and populated with the forsaken and the damned. The west of LD is also harsh and unforgiving but seen through the eyes of romantic dreamers and regretful pragmatists.
"It's a fine world, though rich in hardships at times."
The other western I read this year was Blood Meridian and while so incredibly different there are parallels. In BM the west is harsh and unforgiving and populated with the forsaken and the damned. The west of LD is also harsh and unforgiving but seen through the eyes of romantic dreamers and regretful pragmatists.
"It's a fine world, though rich in hardships at times."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
aleli's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
jellybeanjordan's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really well-written story with complex characters. Augustus McCrae in particular was so complex. As a Red Dead Redemption fan, I made a lot of connections between characters in this book and plots to the games.
pinktulip_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Beautiful book and loved the story telling, especially in the second half when the stories were woven together.
3.75/5 stars as I found the first half of the book quite slow and hard to push through. I am glad I persisted, but it took a long time to get into.
3.75/5 stars as I found the first half of the book quite slow and hard to push through. I am glad I persisted, but it took a long time to get into.
a_gillie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
writingcaia's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I have never been one to say I’m a fan of westerns or Wild West America tales, but I am a sucker for amazing characters that move the plot forward and that’s what we get in this amazing Pulitzer winner novel.
The characters are so memorable I doubt I’ll ever forget them. Honestly, I’m sad to part with them, especially Gus and Lorena, but also Newton, Clara, Pie, and Call.
The endeavour that Gus and Call, two old Texas rangers, of crossing 3000 miles to Montana, with thousands of cattle and dozens of horses, pigs, cook, tracker, a dozen hands of a variety of expertise and personality, and a lonesome whore, leaving all behind, is the epic and heartbreaking adventure I never knew I wanted to read.
Truly, a special story, that is able to transport the reader to those hard and harsh times, and the tough and brave people that lived them.
The characters are so memorable I doubt I’ll ever forget them. Honestly, I’m sad to part with them, especially Gus and Lorena, but also Newton, Clara, Pie, and Call.
The endeavour that Gus and Call, two old Texas rangers, of crossing 3000 miles to Montana, with thousands of cattle and dozens of horses, pigs, cook, tracker, a dozen hands of a variety of expertise and personality, and a lonesome whore, leaving all behind, is the epic and heartbreaking adventure I never knew I wanted to read.
Truly, a special story, that is able to transport the reader to those hard and harsh times, and the tough and brave people that lived them.
catbirdlife's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0