Lonesome Dove Book(s) Series Question - how to read
A news story I read recently that referenced the author of Lonesome Dove, mentioned that there is actually a series of Lonesome Dove Series books. Further it mentioned that Lonesome Dove was written first but is actually 3rd IIRC in the story timeline.
My question is How should I read this series, as it was released, or as the storyline plays out?
Thanks for your guidance.
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October 23, 2018, 07:05 PM
CoolRich59
According to wikipedia:
In order of publication Lonesome Dove (1985) Streets of Laredo (1993) Dead Man's Walk (1995) Comanche Moon (1997)
In order of internal chronology Dead Man's Walk – set in the early 1840s Comanche Moon – set in the 1850–60s Lonesome Dove – set in mid-to-late 1870s Streets of Laredo – set in the early 1890s
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October 24, 2018, 09:36 AM
ggile
They are all basically "stand alone" books, read them in any order you want.
In my case, I didn't have a lot of choice. Lonesome Dove came first and the other three followed and I read them in order of their publication.
They didn't lose their appeal because they weren't published in chronological order.
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October 24, 2018, 05:54 PM
Rolan_Kraps
Just read Lonesome Dove and don't read the others. They aren't worth it!
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October 25, 2018, 12:12 PM
amals
quote:
Originally posted by Rolan_Kraps: Just read Lonesome Dove and don't read the others. They aren't worth it!
But do read Lonesome Dove; McMurtry is a great storyteller.