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Lonesome Dove (1989): TV Series vs Book
TV series · 1989 · Directed by Simon Wincer · Starring Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones
About the tv series
Two retired lawmen drive a herd of cattle from Texas to Montana.
How close is it to the book?
Very close to the bookThe miniseries is long enough to include most of the novel, and keeps its characters and humor.
Read or watch first?
The book is a big, satisfying read.
What the book gives you
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
A sprawling, richly human adventure with two of fiction's great friends. You will want to ride along to the end.
Who will like it: Readers who love epic westerns with great friendships and a long journey.