The Last Picture Show by Larry McMurtry

The Last Picture Show

The Last Picture Show #1

Larry McMurtry

280 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics emotional funny sad medium-paced

Description

This is one of McMurtry's most memorable novels - the basis for the film of the same name. Set in a small, dusty Texas town, it introduces Jacy, Duane and Sonny, teenagers stumbling towards adulthood, discovering the beguiling mysteries of sex and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 517 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
sad 71%
reflective 61%
dark 23%
funny 19%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 38%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.78

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