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Title: Duane's Depressed by Larry McMurtry ISBN: 0-671-02557-0 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1999 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.16 (58 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A wonderful end to the "Duane Moore" saga...
Comment: As the price of books continues to escalate, I find that I am continually cutting back on the authors whose books I automatically buy in hardback without consulting any reviews. As my all-time-favourite author, Larry McMurtry is at the top of this shrinking list - even though on occasion one of his books might disappoint me (The Late Child being a recent case in point). I'm glad to say that Duane's Depressed equals anything in McMurtry's recent output, with the possible exception of Comanche Moon (and, of course, Lonesome Dove just over a decade ago). I thoroughly enjoyed this book, read it in about two days, will return to it again, and recommend it to everyone, especially casual McMurtry readers. It's funny, sad, moving, and entertaining, and a wonderful closure to the forty-plus years of the Duane Moore saga. (Incidentally, I'm still waiting for that ultimate McMurtry book in which he ties together characters from every single book he has previously written!).
Rating: 4
Summary: Like Old Freinds
Comment: Larry McMurtry, simple put, is my favorite author. I'm always excited to revisist his characters whether they're returning from "Terms of Endearment," "The Last Picture Show," or "Lonesome Dove," but always saddened to find out that I've reached the end of these sequels and trilogies.
For the first time, "Duane's Depressed" didn't leave me with such sad feelings when I finished the last page. By some miracle, Duane Moore survives through this last volume of the trilogy (unlike many main character's of Mr. McMurtry's other novels) and leaves me feeling hopeful. Often funny, sometimes depressing, "Duane's Depressed" is an excellent example of how well the author can jump back into former character's minds and tell a wonderful story. Even if you haven't read the previous two novels in this series, never fear: Larry McMurtry has developed these characters so well by this time that you won't have felt liked you missed much.
I would recommend "Duane's Depressed" among one of my favorite's from my favorite author. Enjoy!
Rating: 5
Summary: Needs a Movie version ASAP!
Comment: This is the 3rd & "Best" of "The Last Picture Show" trilogy.I can't wait till tis becomes a movie!Hopefully the entire cast from "Texasville" can be back to give us such great comedy and drama.Those who said this is a sad story are miss reading it I beleive. I have always viewed Duane's character as more pathetic than sad. True alot of the plights and things that have occured in Duane's life could be viewed as sad. I tend to view the character as a rich guy leading the average Joe middle-class life. I find this trilogy fasciating more & more as it shows us how all the story's character's past affects the future of a family's up brignning and lifstyles. How it affects Duanne is the main point. The things that happen are comical more so than sad. Yes this is a drama, yes it has very excellent depth and darkness, yet somehow I always view it more in a comical way. The story is complete and more than satisfying. THIS MUST BE MADE INTO A MOVIE!!!!!!To not put this one on the screen would be a shame. I know "Texasville" didn't fare well at the box office, but this one has excellent potential to be another great success like the original. The character depth in this story (in my opinion) relates more back to the characters'study thus allowing for great perfomances and possible academys. This finale is by far the best of the three just because it tells how people come of age. It's a story about life.Jeff Bridges and the rest of the orginal actors need to be brought back for "The Best Picture Show".
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Title: TEXASVILLE : A Novel by Larry McMurtry ISBN: 0684857502 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: 14 January, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The LAST PICTURE SHOW : A Novel by Larry McMurtry ISBN: 0684853868 Publisher: Scribner Paperback Fiction Pub. Date: 14 January, 1999 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: The Wandering Hill : The Berrybender Narratives, Book 2 by Larry McMurtry ISBN: 0743451422 Publisher: Pocket Star Pub. Date: 01 November, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen : Reflections on Sixty and Beyond by Larry McMurtry ISBN: 0684870193 Publisher: Touchstone Books Pub. Date: 07 August, 2001 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: Sin Killer : The Berrybender Narrative, Book 1 by Larry McMurtry ISBN: 0743451414 Publisher: Pocket Star Pub. Date: 01 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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