Leaving Cheyenne

De: Larry McMurtry

Narrado por: John Randolph Jones

As the world enters a new century, three teenagers forge a future for themselves on the wild Texas grasslands: Gideon Fry, torn between going his way and following his father's footsteps; Johnny McCloud, whose restless spirit finds its solace traversing an open range; and Molly Taylor, the woman they both love. Rugged, bold and volatile, the three of them come of age in this tender and intimate novel of the heart.©1991 Larry McMurtry (P)1993 Recorded Books

Excellent, simple story

I too was looking for a comfortable book and this hit the spot. McMurtry's characters are so well developed, I felt bereft when the book ended - as if I had known them for years. The story is very simple but not without its own wisdom. Loved it.

amazing story!

absolutely loved this title! I wish it were another 15 hours longer. each narrator was amazing.

Masterfully narrated

A wonderful book, with spectacular narration. Not to be missed If you are a Mcmurtry fan.

No one can capture a scene like LM...

And he seems to do so, making note of the most insignificant little nuances that are at once mundane, and yet essential for the typically bleak portrait, he is painting. I did not want to give this book a five star rating simply because I did not see the protagonists as admirable people… Too wrapped up in self without the necessary and proper reflection on "right behavior" you see, I am someone with deep, Texas roots myself and In my upbringing "right behavior" is one word, and certainly a moral code. But as I finished "Leaving Cheyenne" i loved the characters nonetheless, and genius must be rewarded. Larry McMurtry is a genius. Coupled with terrific narration, this is a classic. Put it on the shelf right next to Lonesome, Dove and "The Last Picture Show"

Great Story!!

What made the experience of listening to Leaving Cheyenne the most enjoyable?

I loved the Narration. Very griping emotions..

Any additional comments?

Such a sad ending.. Get this book..

Slow Starter: Don’t Give Up

Great story but it took some time to get into it. Get’s much better in Nook 2. Worth the wait.

Not at all what I was looking for!

I thought this would be a rowdy Western story. I was driving from Northern Montana to Rifle Colorado and wanted a rowdy Western to listen to. It wasn’t! I loved it anyway! Great story! Great writer!

Deeply touching story

From youth to middle to old age. Funny, sweet and sad. Just like life itself, the story had to end.

The second best work of McMutry

A story about three friends (2 males and 1 female) who grew up together in Texas, in the early to mid 1900’s. A platonic / romantic relationship between the three exists, similar, but not precisely like Lonesome Dove. I would have liked to have seen it as a movie.
The story starts when the 3 are at a young age, perhaps single digit age, and ends at the death of one of the principal characters. It is a story of a life long friendship between the three.
Personally I enjoyed the story because of its relationships between the characters. It gave me a knowledge of how something can mean nothing and nothing can mean something.

Live life

I really liked this book. It really reminded me of my father and made me not want to waste any time on people who don't really care about you.