Lonesome Dove, Larry McMurtry (4.5)
While not a big western/cowboy fan, I really enjoyed this story. Well written and with interesting characters, this very long tome passes quickly. The main characters are two Texas Rangers retired after the Civil War, who in trying to find purpose in a much quieter life, decide to take a herd of cows to Montana. After assembling the cowboys for their team, the majority of the story is the perilous journey they undergo including the treacherous weather, defensive indigenous people and various good and bad people they encounter. McMurtry does not sugar-coat the times- the hardships feel real. My only complaint was the ending. Most characters’ stories were wrapped up, but for some reason it felt off. Still one of the best books I’ve read in some time and well worth it.
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