BOOKS

Comanchee Moon, by Larry McMurtrey is the second in the Lonesome Dove Trilogy. Set in pre and post Civil War Texas, the book introduces the reader to the Lonesome Dove heroes, Gus and Woodrow in their middle years. You'll get to know Maggie and wonder, again, why Woodrow didn't marry her. And you will confirm your understanding of why Clara doesn't marry Gus. McMurtrey presents both the White settlers and the Native Americans honestly with no hint of patronizing. He can portray the bravery of the Comanchee Warrior culture and their savagery with equal honesty. The whites with their sanctimonious view of the "savages" are portrayed along with their own materialistic society. Read it. If you've read Lonesome Dove, you will fall in love with Gus and Woodrow all over again. And you will find some new interesting and lovable characters. You will love Fancy Shoes!