Moving On A Novel
Moving On by Larry McMurtry is a reprint edition published by National Geographic Books on October 2, 2018. This novel, written in English and spanning 832 pages, explores the emotional journey of a young woman against the backdrop of 1970s Texas. The story follows Patsy Carpenter, who, after a moment of reflection, leaves her unfulfilling marriage in search of a more meaningful life.
Readers will encounter a vivid portrayal of Patsy’s quest, alongside the lives of other characters such as Pete, a rodeo clown, and Hank, a passionate grad student. McMurtry’s narrative delves into themes of perseverance and emotional survival, presenting a rich tapestry of human experiences in a changing American landscape. This work is part of McMurtry’s acclaimed Houston series and offers insights into the complexities of life and relationships during this era.
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Moving On anticipates McMurtry’s Terms of Endearment and explores the emotional journey of a young woman against a sprawling metropolis in 1970s Texas.
Larry McMurtry’s Moving On, his epic first novel in the acclaimed Houston series, has long been considered a defining tale of “monumental honesty” worthy of great attention (New York Times). Preceding Terms of Endearment by five years, it is essential reading for anyone who appreciates the inherent genius of McMurtry’s late twentieth-century fiction. Moving On centers on the life of Patsy Carpenter, one of his most beloved characters. After calmly finishing a Hershey bar alone in her car, a restless Patsy drives away from her lifeless marriage in search of a greater purpose. In “precise and lyrical prose” (Boston Globe), McMurtry reveals the complex, colorful lives of Pete, the rodeo clown; high-spirited cowboy Sonny Shanks; and impassioned grad student Hank. A critical work of American literature that “presents human drama with sympathy and compassion” (Los Angeles Times), Moving On unfolds a tale of perseverance and emotional survival in the modern-day West.
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