Larry McMurty

I was saddened today to learn about the death of Larry McMurty. I really enjoyed many of his books and the movies made from them. He was quite prolific and quite good at the same time. Like many other people I think I liked ‘Lonesome Dove’ the best but I didn’t really care for his follow-ups to it. I liked The ‘Last Picture Show’ (both the book and the movie) and it’s sequel – ‘Texasville’. I enjoyed ‘Cadillac Jack’ and ‘Horsman, Pass By’ and the movie ‘Hud’ made from it.

If you haven’t, read one of his books. It’s a whole different world.