Impressive, massive western. The characterization is extraordinary. There are larger-than-life figures like retired rangers Augustus McCrae and Captain Woodrow Call and plenty of other memorable characters.

Larry McMurtry writes beautifully. The pace is not always fast, but your patience is generously rewarded. There's always something happening to catch your interest and keep you immersed in this huge story ( )

A treasure. ( )

Epic existential cattle drive from the Mexican to the Canadian borderlands. Two flawed Samurai Texas rangers, a Disney cast of character-type cowboys, and women located somewhere between madonna, harlot and orphan. Best quote by a million miles: "The earth is mostly just a boneyard. But pretty in the sunlight." Well written and pacy, it's an absorbing adventure sustained and developed over 800 pages. ( )

Beautifully written. Highly recommended even for those who are not fans of the western genre. ( )

One of the finest books I've read. 755 pages of great characters and adventure. It's been many years since I read it. It's about time to read it again. ( )