A review by booklistqueen
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

adventurous funny reflective slow-paced

4.5

 In Larry McMurtry's classic Western novel, carefree Gus McCrae and duty-driven Captain Woodrow Call, two retired Texas Rangers, embark on one last adventure - a crazy cattle drive from Texas to Montana. Far from the easy paycheck they expected, the journey turns dangerous time and again, weaving a tale that showcases the changing American West.

When I asked my Instagram followers what I should read next, I never expected that almost every single comment would rave about a massive old Western I picked up from the library for my reading challenge. Now I understand why. Though the pace is slow, the writing is excellent, and the great characters really drive the story, making it every bit deserving of its Pulitzer Prize. McMurty paints his characters better than almost any author I've ever read, bringing them to life with incredibly realistic complexity in a story that showcases the Wild West without glorifying it.