A review by bwandyn
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

adventurous emotional funny sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Aside from one POV getting dull towards the middle (Elmira…), a genuine epic with hilarious cowboy banter and heartbreaking but fated tragedies. Character work at its finest. Almost a soap opera. Weaves between perspectives effortlessly, building up tension on multiple fronts, and still supplying a small world feeling. Choked up multiple times.