Larry McMurtry Message Board
jblack-shreveport posts on 4/10/2009 3:18:22 PM
to the student who called the teacher many unkind names---i was given "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck as a reading assignment. This book was published in the 1930's and the main character is a man named Wang Lung and it is about his journey of life. i was not thrilled however, this book touched many lives...you need to shut your mouth and open your mind.
Saira posts on 4/10/2009 11:48:25 AM
I havent yet read it and Im not a huge fan of western classics however I would like to give this book a try so wish me luck!
rhett staek posts on 3/20/2008 12:37:56 AM
Can anybody please translate the latin on Gus' sign for me? It is 'uva uvam vivendo varia fit', any help is appreciated.
kody akridge posts on 2/6/2008 8:55:51 PM
Lonesome Dove is a great American classic and is one of the best books ive ever read. It didnt win a Pullitzer Prize for nothing. Those who think it is a waste of time are illiterate as far as I'm concerned.
wu tang clan posts on 1/9/2008 5:53:00 PM
i was assigned this book to read for english by my stupid ass teacher who expects me to finish it in a week, shes a bitch and hopefully she chokes on a big fat one
S-m-eagle posts on 7/25/2007 12:56:56 AM
Confucius say: he who go through turnstile sideways at the airport..goes to Bangkok.
jerie b-shreveport posts on 7/11/2007 4:14:15 PM
run to a bookstore and purchase this book. if someone would have told me i would enjoy a book about a cattle drive to montana i would have thought them nuts. i read this book over 16 years ago and feel like i made every mile with the entire group and what a great group of characters they are. when the tv mini-series came out i was thrilled that it did the book justice. read it first as it contains thoughts and emotions captured perfectly by larry mc murtry. it is on my son's summer reading list and i'm thrilled that we can enjoy it again.
CJ posts on 1/27/2007 1:00:03 PM
Lomesome Dove is not something I would recomend to other people. Unless they enjoy reading poorly written litature. Or if the person enjoys reading about cowboys and mexicans. Otherwise don't waste your time with this book. Go find another book that has been written well.
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