Nathan H
Written in a somewhat chaotic, loosely detailed retelling of a story-- Almost like a talking head documentary. Very interesting!
Written in a somewhat chaotic, loosely detailed retelling of a story-- Almost like a talking head documentary. Very interesting!
Despite being my favorite book series as a kid, I’ve been quite iffy during this re-read. I’ve found the first two books to be genuinely awful, borderline unenjoyable.
This, however, was definitely a step in the right direction. A really interesting new set of characters are introduced to the story and puts Percy on an accelerated track to true leadership and personal growth.
Not to be a negative nelly, but I’m beginning to wonder if my dislike of the book is tied to the narrator… Very much dislike the artistic choices they made for voices, accents, and annunciation.
Despite being my favorite book series as a kid, I’ve been quite iffy during this re-read. I’ve found the first two books to be genuinely awful, borderline unenjoyable.
This, however, was definitely a step in the right direction. A really interesting new set of characters are introduced to the story and puts Percy on an accelerated track to true leadership and personal growth.
Not to be a negative nelly, but I’m beginning to wonder if my dislike of the book is tied to the narrator… Very much dislike the artistic choices they made for voices, accents, and annunciation.
Did a monologue off of a Biff scene but ended up reading the rest of the play to get some more context. Definitely a well written play for the time and there's some clear relevance even after all these years, even if it sways into “goofy” territory for theatrical reasons.
Did a monologue off of a Biff scene but ended up reading the rest of the play to get some more context. Definitely a well written play for the time and there's some clear relevance even after all these years, even if it sways into “goofy” territory for theatrical reasons.
Thought provoking and innovative! I think the twist at the end left me with some pause, but overall-- An incredible piece on resiliency and the power of code-switching.
Thought provoking and innovative! I think the twist at the end left me with some pause, but overall-- An incredible piece on resiliency and the power of code-switching.
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!
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!