Texasville A Novel
Texasville A Novel by Larry McMurtry is a reissue published by Simon & Schuster on January 14, 1999. This 544-page novel revisits the Texas town and characters from McMurtry’s earlier work, The Last Picture Show, offering a narrative set in the post-oil-boom 1980s. The story centers around Duane, who navigates life with a devoted dog, a spirited wife, and significant financial challenges, alongside Jacy, who returns to Thalia after her film career, and Sonny, Duane’s rival for Jacy’s affection.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of home truths and relatable characters in Texasville, reflecting the complexities of life in a small town. The novel explores themes of love, rivalry, and the impact of changing times on personal relationships. With its blend of humor and poignant moments, this work captures the essence of life in a Texas community, showcasing McMurtry’s ability to create memorable and eccentric figures.
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With Texasville, Larry McMurtry returns to the unforgettable Texas town and entertaining characters from one of his best-loved books, The Last Picture Show.
This is a Texas-sized story brimming with home truths of the heart, and men and women we recognize, believe in, and care about deeply. Set in the post-oil-boom 1980s, Texasville brings us up to date with Duane, who’s got an adoring dog, a sassy wife, a twelve-million-dollar debt, and a hot tub by the pool; Jacy, who’s finished playing “Jungla” in Italian movies and who’s returned to Thalia; and Sonny—Duane’s teenage rival for Jacy’s affections—who owns the car wash, the Kwik-Sackstore, and the video arcade.
With his talent for writing lovable, eccentric characters, Texasville is one of Larry McMurtry’s funniest and most touching contemporary novels.
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