What is a book that has your favorite character in literature? Looking for something to fill the void Gus McCrae has left (lonesome dove)

Honestly in Lonesome Dove more than Gus, Clara. It’s absolutely amazing how she’s just periodically mentioned throughout the book and but when she comes she steals the show. Immediately such an amazing lovable character.

I’ve read a few other books lately and I’ve enjoyed it but there is still a feeling that hasn’t been replicated since I read lonesome dove.

Any other books where the characters immediately steal your heart? what’s next? What are some of your favorite charactert