The Last Picture Show by Larry McMurtry

The Last Picture Show

The Last Picture Show #1

Larry McMurtry

220 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

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"The Last Picture Show" is one of Larry McMurtry's most powerful, memorable novels -- the basis for the enormously popular movie of the same name. Set in a small, dusty, Texas town, "The Last Picture Show" introduced the characters of Jacy, Duane,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 848 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
sad 71%
reflective 64%
dark 31%
funny 26%
challenging 15%
adventurous 13%
tense 13%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 31%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.86

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