Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Texas • 1840s
1995
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Dead Man's Walk is a novel by Larry McMurtry, focusing on young adventurers Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call. Set in Texas during the 1840s, the duo faces harrowing challenges and learns about survival, loyalty, and the harsh realities of their environment as part of a dangerous expedition.
Gritty
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Dead Man's Walk by Larry McMurtry is praised for its vivid storytelling and rich historical detail, transporting readers to the American frontier. The novel features complex characters and gripping adventures. However, some readers find its pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally bleak. Overall, it is a compelling prequel that engages fans of Westerns.
Who Should Read Dead Man's Walk?
A reader who appreciates Dead Man's Walk by Larry McMurtry likely enjoys gritty Western adventures, rich historical settings, and complex characters. Fans of Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian and Charles Portis's True Grit would find this book captivating due to its vivid storytelling and exploration of the American frontier.
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Novel • Fiction
Texas • 1840s
1995
Adult
18+ years
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