Author Larry MccMurtry Two Book Bundle Collection, Includes: Comanche and Lonsome Dove

by Larry MccMurtry

Larry Jeff McMurtry is an American novelist, essayist, bookseller and screenwriter whose work is predominantly set in either the old West or in contemporary Texas.

Paperback

Published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Jonathan Prothero · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wasn’t looking for a Western. Honestly, I picked up Lonesome Dove with mild skepticism and zero interest in cattle drives. But within a few chapters, I was completely disarmed. McMurtry doesn’t just tell a story—he builds a world with such emotional weight, flawed beauty, and human complexity that I couldn’t look away.

The characters feel mythic and painfully real all at once. The humor is dry and brilliant. The grief sneaks up on you. And the prose? Effortless and unpretentious, but quietly profound.

This book changed how I think about genre. It's not a Western—it’s just great literature. Easily a top-five read of my life.

[Pat Brethour · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book Club Book - 2014 Chosen by Mary
I didn't think this would be a book I would enjoy, but I did. I loved the characters and how each had their own distinctive traits. The book is filled with restless souls regretting all sorts of errors. It was an enjoyable read!

Note: We only read Lonsome Dove for our BC

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

Initially I was having a hard time getting into the book. But about less than 1/4 of the way I was hooked. I loved the character development. I have never read a western but this might make me want to try another.

[Lesli · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun read. I just moved to Texas and it was a great look at west Texas. Not what I expected!

[Joshua Slive · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wasn't a book I expected to love, but I couldn't resist it. Slow and sprawling, but great melodrama.

[Andrew Josephs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Epic western - great American novel

[Stefan MacGovern · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lonesome Dove

[Zachary Olmsted · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lonesome dove is one of the great American Novels

[Michelle Voss · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book changed me! How am I ever supposed to read another book again? Augustus McCrae is my spirit animal!