Lonesome Dove: A Novel

By Larry McMurtry

The 40th anniversary edition of the Pulitzer Prize–winning classic of the American West, with a new foreword by Yellowstone cocreator Taylor Sheridan. An epic of the frontier, Lonesome Dove is the grandest novel ever written about the last defiant wilderness. “My favorite book: there are so many that I would be afraid to say. Probably if I had to pick anything I’d say Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry.” —Stephen King “If I had to recommend one Great American Novel, Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove would be high on my list. It’s got everything I love as a reader: unforgettable characters, a huge sense of adventure, humor, heartbreak, and a story that never lets go of you.” —James Patterson Journey to the dusty little town of Lonesome Dove, where retired Texas Rangers Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call undertake a perilous cattle drive to the untamed plains of Montana. Along the way, they face danger, adventure, and an unforgettable cast of characters. Richly authentic and beautifully written, Lonesome Dove is a story of love, loss, and the unyielding spirit of the American West.

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Published Jun 15, 2010

864 pages

Average rating: 8.92

261 RATINGS

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Readers say *Lonesome Dove* is a sweeping, beautifully written Western epic admired as a quintessential Great American Novel, vividly depicting the ru...

AngieK
10/10 stars
Great book. Easy read.
Quigley
10/10 stars
Listened to the audiobook.
Mountain Mama Leah
10/10 stars
😍😍😍😍
J.D. Hill
just an amazing pice of literature from start to finish. i knew from page one this was going to be a great read. the character building, the dialogue, the scenery, all of it is masterfully crafted. it's the longest book i've ever read and i never wanted it to finish. many times while reading i had to say to myself, "slow down, enjoy this".
Sassquatch
5/10 stars
Did my first ever immersive read with this one and did not disappoint! One of my favorite reads this year, maybe in the past 5 years!

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