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Thread: RIP Larry McMurtry
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03-26-2021, 05:54 PM #1
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RIP Larry McMurtry
Dude wrote some amazing books that most people would have never heard of if they hadn't been turned into great movies/tv shows.
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03-26-2021, 06:02 PM #2
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Never read his books. But his son is a talented musician
Given James lyrics I know he was influenced by his dad.
RIP.. . .
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03-26-2021, 06:23 PM #3
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Lonesome Dove was as good as it gets.
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03-26-2021, 08:10 PM #4
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Bummer. I've enjoyed many of his books. RIP
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03-26-2021, 08:41 PM #5
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Truth. One of the best books I ever read. Avoided it because of the title and the cover (which made it seem like a cheesy western romance), glad I finally gave it a shot.
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RIP to an incredible writer."fuck off you asshat gaper shit for brains fucktard wanker." - Jesus Christ
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03-26-2021, 08:50 PM #6
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I have been in the midst of rereading all 4 in the Lonesome Dove series. Part of me is bummed I waited so long but it was also a great read during covid. Thanks Larry.
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03-26-2021, 09:04 PM #7
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Aww, that’s sad. He wrote some really good books besides Lonesome Dove, but kind of obscure in comparison. Except maybe The Last Picture Show, which is great. He was really prolific.
Recommended: Texasville, Cadillac Jack, Horseman Pass By.
A really interesting dude, buddies with Ken Kesey.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_McMurtry
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03-27-2021, 05:45 AM #8
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Tremendous author
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07-08-2021, 01:18 PM #9
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Thanks to this forum, I picked up and just finished Lonesome Dove. Wow what a story. Embarrassed to say I had never heard of Larry McMurtry. List in the liner notes show he has authored like 30 books. Lonesome Dove won the Pulitzer Prize. Say no more. I will definitely pick a few more of that list.
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