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A review by smiley938
Czułe słówka by Larry McMurtry
4.0
Updated review in 2023:
I had to give this book another try because Larry McMurty wrote it. I first attempted to read this book pre-Lonesome Dove and I guess I just didn't understand McMurty's style. I took the first half of the book way too literally. When I read it this time, I realized the characters are supposed to be caricatures and ridiculous. After realizing that, the book was a lot more enjoyable. But the strongest part of this book is definitely the last chapter. Surprisingly moving passages for a character I had little attachment to. I wonder how the last chapter would have read to me if I wasn't already expecting the ending. Bit strange that McMurty tells us the ending in the preface.
Original review in 2018 (?):
Aurora is a HORRIBLE, unlikeable woman. I especially disliked this book because in the preface, Larry McMurtry described Emma as the 'perfect woman.' It turns out, the 'perfect woman' is a sad, docile, physically and emotionally abused woman. Did not make me want to continue reading. I stopped at page ~200.
I had to give this book another try because Larry McMurty wrote it. I first attempted to read this book pre-Lonesome Dove and I guess I just didn't understand McMurty's style. I took the first half of the book way too literally. When I read it this time, I realized the characters are supposed to be caricatures and ridiculous. After realizing that, the book was a lot more enjoyable. But the strongest part of this book is definitely the last chapter. Surprisingly moving passages for a character I had little attachment to. I wonder how the last chapter would have read to me if I wasn't already expecting the ending. Bit strange that McMurty tells us the ending in the preface.
Original review in 2018 (?):
Aurora is a HORRIBLE, unlikeable woman. I especially disliked this book because in the preface, Larry McMurtry described Emma as the 'perfect woman.' It turns out, the 'perfect woman' is a sad, docile, physically and emotionally abused woman. Did not make me want to continue reading. I stopped at page ~200.