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plaidtattoos t1_j6al7k8 wrote

I always hear high praise for Lonesome Dove, but I’ve never cared about westerns. Is it a book that goes beyond its genre as something that most people would love?

Interesting fact: I’m a teacher, and there were three kids who went through my school who were all named after characters from the book (the kids were all in the same family.)

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jellyrollo t1_j6b0zbb wrote

I don't care for westerns either, as a rule, but Lonesome Dove is the exception. Everything Larry McMurtry wrote was surprisingly engaging and affecting, even if the subject matter didn't initially seem like my cup of tea. He has a way of luring you in with his characters. I sort of consider him the John Irving of the southwest.

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plaidtattoos t1_j6b28w8 wrote

Thank you for your thoughts. A Prayer for Owen Meany is one of my favorite books, so I guess I should definitely try Lonesome Dove.

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