Leaving Cheyenne
Leaving Cheyenne by Larry McMurtry, published by National Geographic Books on March 6, 2018, is a reprint edition comprising 304 pages. This novel explores the complexities of relationships against the backdrop of the American West, focusing on a love triangle involving rancher Gideon Fry, ranch hand Johnny McCloud, and Molly Taylor. The narrative delves into themes of love and jealousy as the characters navigate their intertwined lives over the years.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of life in the West, where the stark realities of ranching life intersect with personal struggles. The story captures the emotional depth of its characters, presenting their challenges and desires in a literary style that reflects McMurtry’s unique voice. With elements of fiction and Westerns, Leaving Cheyenne offers an engaging exploration of human relationships and the passage of time.
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“If Chaucer were a Texan writing today . . . this is how he would have written and this is how he would have felt.”— New York Times
In Leaving Cheyenne (1963), which anticipates Lonesome Dove more than any other early novel, the stark realities of the American West play out in a mesmerizing love triangle. Stubborn rancher Gideon Fry, resilient Molly Taylor, and awkward ranch hand Johnny McCloud struggle with love and jealousy as the years pass.
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