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.

[Amber Whiteley · Rating 5 out of 5]

It took me awhile to finish this book! My grandpa spilled something about it I didn’t like and I put it down for like 10 days! However, I picked it back up! I highly recommend starting this book on Chapter one and reading nothing prior! This is probably my top book of the year, and probably the best book I’ve ever read in my life. There is racism in this book, and there is not an excuse for it. It’s raw, and vulgar and insanely deep. I love Gus, he has topped Rocky (project Hail Mary) for me…

[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.

[Josh Childs · Rating 5 out of 5]

FIRST FAVORITE BOOK
Prior to reading Lonesome Dove in the early 2000s, I don’t recall ever having a favorite book.

I was drawn in thanks to the miniseries I had watched and loved while I was in high school. I still love the miniseries, but after reading it, it became my first favorite book.

What sticks with me most (20ish years later) is the narrator. It’s a warm voice, without any pretension, like a grandpa sitting on the porch in a rocking chair, doing some whittling and telling stories.

There’s a bit of salty old cowboy language, but I’m guessing anyone who’s interested in this book, wouldn’t be bothered by it.

Would/should read again.

[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!