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pbraue13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
If you're a fan of the movie I am sure this book will satisfy you and for those who haven't seen it you're bound to fall for Aurora Greenway and her daughter Emma.
adholmes3's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
camr0se's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
matritense's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.75
As always, McMurtry's character crafting is outstanding. I am somewhat amazed a man was capable of bringing such depth to these female characters.
iainkelly_writing's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
3.5
The least favourite of McMurtry's books so far, for me. The best part was the closing 10 pages, but it was a long, meandering road to get there. Unlike his other work, here I failed to really engage with the characters amd their seemed to be little purpose to their story. The ending does redeem it somewhat though, and there were flashes of his excellent craft and humour hidden away.
epbenton's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
in_and_out_of_the_stash's review against another edition
2.0
I persevered to finish this. I did not enjoy the style of writing and the characters' lives were not interesting either.
misstj9's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
trayceebee's review against another edition
5.0
Oddly, I picked this book up when I was feeling blue, hoping to read something light and cheery. I *knew* that the movie always made me cry (like, UGLY cry), but I also laughed quite a bit when watching it, so I hoped I'd find some laughter in spite of the tears while reading this book.
Amazingly, I found far more laughter than I'd ever expected! I always loved Emma's character (Debra Winger in the film), and I found Aurora to be, at the very least, interesting (Shirley MacLaine). But their characters in this book were far more developed than in the movie. I truly enjoyed reading about each of them individually, as well as their interactions with each other. Naturally, I pictured them looking much like the actors who played them in the movie, and that was alright. It worked.
Larry McMurtry certainly wrote a masterpiece with this book. The introduction of the book pointed out that this is actually the third in a trilogy.... I may or may not pick up the other two. All I know for sure is that, from beginning to end, I loved the characters, the descriptions of various scenes, the events, and the relationships! I'm so thrilled that I own a copy of this book, as I'll likely come back to it again in the future!!!
Amazingly, I found far more laughter than I'd ever expected! I always loved Emma's character (Debra Winger in the film), and I found Aurora to be, at the very least, interesting (Shirley MacLaine). But their characters in this book were far more developed than in the movie. I truly enjoyed reading about each of them individually, as well as their interactions with each other. Naturally, I pictured them looking much like the actors who played them in the movie, and that was alright. It worked.
Larry McMurtry certainly wrote a masterpiece with this book. The introduction of the book pointed out that this is actually the third in a trilogy.... I may or may not pick up the other two. All I know for sure is that, from beginning to end, I loved the characters, the descriptions of various scenes, the events, and the relationships! I'm so thrilled that I own a copy of this book, as I'll likely come back to it again in the future!!!