As with most people living out west such as I do (Wyoming), you've probably watched the movie at least 10 times. Take my word for it if you like westerns (Oaters' as they call 'em), you will love this book. The narrator did not do Gus' part very well but the rest was very good. It is to bad they couldn't make the movie 36 hours long! Do not let the time on this book daunt you in any way, because once you start listening you will not want to shut it off.

McMurtry hit the head right on the nail with this book. Very good book and well read.

A really great story where so many things happen, you will be dizzy with all of the adventures in these lives. The characters remain real and true to themselves. No cheap tears and great change to the Disney side of life. Life is cheap in the old west and this is accurately represented here. I'm mystified by the criticisim of the narrarators reading. It's spot on for me and sound quality on car and through headphones was quite good.

I love this book and feel it's one of the greatest American novels ever written, perhaps THE "Great American Novel." The mini-series adapted from it is the best TV movie ever produced. It's been a long time since I read it, so I thought I'd try the audiobook.

Unfortunately, the reader blows it with a bizarre interpretation of the book's most interesting and complex character, Augustus McCrae. Early in the book, McMurtry describes McCrae as having a prominent speaking voice that can be heard at long distances. The reader takes this as his cue to screech every line of McCrae's dialogue at the top of his lungs, at twice or greater the volume of that of every other character. For those of us old enough to recall this, it's reminiscent of the old "news for the hearing impaired" routine on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, in which cast member Garrett Morris would holler out the news along with the regular anchorman.

It is a most unsettling performance and makes it impossible to enjoy the audio version of this great book. I toughed it out for a couple of hours and then couldn't take it anymore. A total waste of money for me.

I was sceptical when my boyfriend suggested that I should read Lonesome Dove. I'm not into westerns but figured I would humor him and try it via audible.

WOW - This was the best book I have read in a very long time. I laughed and cried as I listened to the antics of Gus & the rest. The narrator is wonderful, as he is able to give a distinct voice to each of the charactors.

I'm so glad I took the time to listen to Lonesome Dove. I will take my boyfriend's advice again :)

WOW!
What a gripping, action-packed story!
McMurtry's storytelling ability and skill at writing clear, believable dialogue is second to none.
McMurtry?s chronicles of the simple minds of most men as they desire, need and worship women rings true.

Totally entertained me. Could hardly wait to start my commute so I could hear more. The download format for my Ipod was not up to par [difficult to hear some characters and some were too loud]. Worth it!!!

I delayed getting the book due to it's length,but now am wishing it was longer. Lee Horsley is one of the best narrators! Please tell us he will do more books. Most excellant book.

Starts out good and seems interesting, but then it is about cowboys wetting carrots with hors. Too much gutter.

Not read it

soneone dispicable

dissapointment

no

I have seen the movie, read the book and while I still love the story and the characters, I am disappointed in Lee Horsley as the reader. A great reader brings so much to a great novel and the reader fails to deliver here.