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ch2's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
el_pepe'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? Yes
5.0
This book is by far my favorite book I’ve read. There’s so many characters but none of them are forgettable because they all have a purpose in the story. This book does a really good at showing the struggles of the 1870s showing how common death was back then. My only complaint is that not every character in the book got an ending but other than that this book is AMAZING and I look forward to read the other books in the franchise.
jmsmith0308's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0
aaronatpanepublishingco's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
As close to a perfect novel as exists. Simply wonderful.
acastelo's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
3.75
zoemeyer16's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite book of all time. My obsession. My life. My dearest yee-haw companion.
svdk's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
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
Absolute masterpiece!
pzdrnk's review against another edition
5.0
Lonesome Dove is a book that surprised me from the very start. Initially, I struggled with its seemingly endless discussions about horses and beans, but somewhere along the way, I found myself completely absorbed in the story.
The characters in this novel feel more real and alive than in almost any other book I've read. I began by feeling irritated with certain characters, only to find myself loving them as the story progressed. Their complexity and depth allowed me to understand their motivations in a way I rarely do with people in real life. By the end, I found myself empathizing with even those whose actions I might not agree with—feeling as though I truly knew each of them.
My one criticism is how the novel reinforces certain Western stereotypes, particularly in its portrayal of Native American characters. Many are depicted as brutal savages, and while there's a brief acknowledgment of the land being taken from its original inhabitants, the issues of colonization and settlement are largely ignored. It's something to be mindful of while reading, but it doesn't detract from the fact that Lonesome Dove is an incredibly engaging and memorable book.
My one criticism is how the novel reinforces certain Western stereotypes, particularly in its portrayal of Native American characters. Many are depicted as brutal savages, and while there's a brief acknowledgment of the land being taken from its original inhabitants, the issues of colonization and settlement are largely ignored. It's something to be mindful of while reading, but it doesn't detract from the fact that Lonesome Dove is an incredibly engaging and memorable book.