Reviews with content warning for Racism - Lonesome Dove

As you can see...I really enjoyed this book. The number of notes, how quickly I read the story...all of it. Also, this book is very deep.

The characters may seem/are stupid or just plain ignorant of the wider world, but they have a strength without worldly knowledge that is oddly translated into wisdom.

This applies especially to Augustus McCrea. He was NOT perfect. He wasn't sparing with his wisdom, and more so...you couldn't shut him up...BUT he was also a good man.

SPOILERS below 👇

So, throughout the story, the main protagonist...turned out to be Captain Call. Not really, but this is how the story ends...carrying on the story...and burying his friend/enemy (in a friendly way) back to Lonesome Dove, TX...to the garden. Such a waste, in my opinion.

I'm glad that Lori ended up with Clara, July and the kids...that really was the best place...and they will NEVER lack for anything...bc of the generous gift by Augustus to Lori.

I so wish that Captain could've done more for Newt. I stand with Clara on that decision, plus what she felt should've been done with Augustus' body. What a shame to have made a promise to a dead man...when ALL the people who loved him were in Nebraska and Montana...and NOT in Texas. Ugh.

I also wonder how the story progresses and who the story will follow? So, it will be interesting. I will not read it now, or soon, but I will continue on with this series.

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ibeforem's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny sad tense 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

5.0

Who knew a book about a couple of old cowboys and their crew could be so full of heart? This is not a fast-paced tale, but the detail McMurtry puts into it lets you sink completely into their world. If you give it enough time, you'll find that it's every bit as good as they say. McMurtry also seems to understand when the reader needs some breathing room, or a bit of a laugh. You can't help but get emotionally attached to the whole crew.

This is a book written in the 80s about the 1870s, so there is outdated language and period-accurate portrayals of attitudes about/treatment of Native Americans and un-married women/sex workers.

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elizathering's review

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adventurous emotional funny reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I would say if you’re looking for a love story this isn’t it. It’s more of a tragic one sided love for all the pairings. Lots of adventures if that’s what you’re looking for.

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