Of course I want to read *Lonesome Dove*, but it is overwhelmingly long and I have not delved into westerns. What I am wondering is, does LM have any books outside of any of his many series (with the exception of any book one) that are grossly engaging, accessible, and definitely worth reading to introduce myself to the author. To his style. To his world.
I'm thinking of of the *Thalia* trilogy, but have noticed that many times authors take a few books to truly find their own. And this trilogy is his first three books. Obviously. Thing is, I don't want his early work to deter me from *Lonesome Dove*.
Anyone have recommendations? Maybe *LD* is able to be read slowly, and in chunks? That is something I might be able to do.
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McMurty isn’t an author for whom you really need to digest a shorter work as a primer. In fact, Lonesome Dove might even be the best entry point to his work, despite its length. There’s nothing wrong with waiting until you’re in the right headspace for an 800+ page book of course, but the truth is Lonesome Dove doesn’t require any homework. I think anyone can jump in. I hadn’t read many westerns before this one either for what it’s worth.