Lonesome Dove

I cannot believe it took me so long to finish this book, though I will say I put a greater effort into reading in the last month and a half.

I really enjoyed this book! The amount of characters is so vast, it was a bit tough in the beginning figuring out who everyone was— I had to end up looking at a list with character definitions to get me through the first act of the book.

I really appreciated the journey that the characters went on and the people they transcended into becoming (and falling short of). Lonesome Dove is a great test of satisfaction because like life itself, there's a lot of closure left to be desired. That being said, I kind of appreciated that about McMurtry's novel. Not everything has to have a nice bow on it in the end.

Ultimately, I really appreciated the greater themes and messages that this book has. It's more than a cattle drive— It's about love, loss, someone's last great adventure, not being the person you wish you were, being satisfied with the life you've lived, and being willing to move on when it's finally time.

Really, really enjoyed my first McMurtry trip. Looking forward to more in the future!