Man, this is just great. Two sci-fi fantasy geeks, passionately rambling for 3 hours - the longest pod yet?! - about a western classic. Just proves how monumental this book really is.
I read Lonesome Dove at the start of 2024 and thought nothing would top it. Became my favourite book. I then read The Count of Monte Cristo later in the year and it flawed me, and somehow surpassed Lonesome Dove. Safe to say it was a good reading year. Hope you guys come around to that one sometime this year. Loved the video and keen for more to come!
The ending is so impactful because this book is all about change and our ability, or rather inability to handle it, to find out place in a world that passed us by. The saloon owner couldn’t handle it. He could have sold it, moved on, done a dozen other things but ultimately couldn’t move on and just burned it all down
The amazing part is how incredible LONESOME DOVE is. The bad part is how incredible LONESOME DOVE is, because nothing is ever to add up to this PERFECT novel by the late Larry McMurtry!
I highly recommend checking out his other works, namely his Thalia, Texas books (Horseman, Pass By, Leaving Cheyenne, and the Last Picture Show). While theyre not entirely *Westerns* they have all of the trademark character complexity and melancholy that you find in Lonesome Dove. Plus, they're wayyy shorter reads.
I picked up Lonesome Dove after one of your videos / livestreams when you said it was your favorite book of all time. Cannot thank Rich enough for this wonderful recommendation! 5 stars obviously, but while it wasn't my book of the year in 2024 (it was Wind and Truth for me, so I can't wait for your guys review of that) but definitely part of my top 10 books of all time. The best characters I've ever had the pleasure of reading 😄 Spoiler comments: -When I read the sign scene, it really hooked me that this was going to be an enjoyable book -Comedy into tragedy is so appropriate. The contrast of the aloofness of the sign scene with the horrors of their experiences in the road. Man this book is just so good 🥲 -still watching your review so I will update here once I finish haha
I’ve always said that if I could read any book for the first time all over again, it would be Lonesome Dove. It’s been about 3 year since I read it and I remember so much of it because it’s so impactful
Stopping after the 15 minute mark. I can see myself getting into this book someday. I actually just recently added it to my TBR because I was researching for a video I’m working on that’s “10 Novels Like My Favorite Video Games.” That I need to read. And this is what I came to in comparison to Red Dead Redemption.
This was my favourite book of 2024 - and the last book I read! I want to review it on my baby channel but I have no idea how to approach it - it’s got so much going on!
I started it a few weeks ago, but then got interrupted by being sick, then got distracted by reading other stuff, but I'm gonna finish it, it may take a while, but I'm gonna read it
I am wondering what your thoughts are on whether you consider Gus and Cal selfish. -Gus loved Clara but never wrote or visited in 10 years, even when she expressed that she could have used a friend. It's obvious they both loved each other, but Clara knew she'd always be second to Cal, highlighting Gus' selfishness. You described Gus as having an unwillingness to change, and I agree, but considering he put his own wants before others, I see it as selfishness. -Gus asked Cal to take his body back to Texas where he had once had a happy moment. That's sweet and all, but it robbed Newt of the final years with his father and Clara of having Gus buried with her. He knew Cal would have said yes to anything. He could have asked Cal to stay and be with Newt. -Cal was too scared of love and connection. He put his own feelings first, and this could have a lasting impact on Newt's life. -Cal could have stopped the cattle drive anywhere. There was perfectly good land in Nebraska, but he prioritized his own goals over the safety of his crew, leading to more deaths. With how real and raw this book portrays life's fragility and the significance of death for those who are left behind, Lonesome Dove made me reflect on how I connect with the people I love. Even if I have life goals, I need to weave loved ones into everything I do.
Big Spoilers--- I think you are completely right on both Gus and Cal's selfishness. They are selfish for different reasons and it expressing itself differently (Gus unwilling to change for others and putting Cal before Clara & Cal retreating inward unwilling to expose himself to anyone even his son) The one aspect I disagree with is the final request of Gus to Cal. It would have been better for Cal to spend time with his boy but if we take the relationship between the two men, Gus knew what Cal needed and wanted. He choose with his last request to give his friend something he truly wanted, a quest by himself to process the loss of his best friend. I don't think that is selfish of Gus, it is of Cal. - R
YOO LETS GOOO BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! Guys, I finished Lonesome Dove on Jan 1, and it immediately became my all time favorite dethroning Dark Age. Now I’m on a historical fiction tear and am 600 pages into Shōgun. ITS PHENOMENAL. Yall have to read Shōgun soon. Also required reading.
Would also love to hear you guys discuss The Last Picture Show. Maybe even a book and film comparison. Lonesome Dove is the big one for me. Those characters are real people and glad we share the same favourite book.
I got Lonesome Dove for myself with a Dubreys gift card a week or two back, so I’ll watch this when I finish it. Currently reading Sword of Destiny (Witcher) but I’m on the last short story. Love when you lads chat about First Law so I’ll watch when that next ep out🫡😊
Your discussions are so interesting that even if I didn't read the book, I still watch the video all the way through. That's why I honestly prefer videos like these, about books I never imagined you'd talk about, compared to a video about another Sanderson book, which won't have much surprising or new. Honestly, I'd love for more relatively obscure on fantasy or sci-fi books on this channel. Books don't win pulitzer prizes and noble prizes for being boring, so I think if you were to read more of literary\classic stuff, you'd love it. My recommendation would be 100 years of solitude by Gabriel García Márquez. Probably my favourite book. Latin american author, beautiful language, super-unique narrative with fast pacing and tons of themes, ideas and cool writing techinques (playing with time and prose). Very enjoyable read, and also it recently had a pretty good netflix adaptation (first 8 from 16 episodes are out).
I haven't read Marquez though I have been to his house in Colombia. My mom swears by Love in the Time of Cholera though so maybe I'll give him a try! Borges is my favorite Latin American author. I like that he writes mainly short stories which are so refreshing between longer books. The Garden of Forking paths is my personal favorite. Cheers!
@@ollebergqvist1690 yeah, I have a bad habit of reading to many books at once. They are absolutely chonkers. I've only read about 6 King books but 11/22/63 was my first, and it is incredible
Highly recommend reading the 2 prequels, they are fantastic, the sequel is also great but fair warning it’s probably one of the saddest stories I’ve ever read
I absolutely love the first 300 just as much as the rest, it sets up the characters and relationships beautifully. I can see if you're maybe more interested in plot then it could seem boring.
Man, this is just great. Two sci-fi fantasy geeks, passionately rambling for 3 hours - the longest pod yet?! - about a western classic. Just proves how monumental this book really is.
I read Lonesome Dove at the start of 2024 and thought nothing would top it. Became my favourite book. I then read The Count of Monte Cristo later in the year and it flawed me, and somehow surpassed Lonesome Dove. Safe to say it was a good reading year.
Hope you guys come around to that one sometime this year.
Loved the video and keen for more to come!
0:43 “That’s Skibidi Damn Austin! He’s no cap bussin’ east n’ west of the Colorado River!”
Lol
The ending is so impactful because this book is all about change and our ability, or rather inability to handle it, to find out place in a world that passed us by. The saloon owner couldn’t handle it. He could have sold it, moved on, done a dozen other things but ultimately couldn’t move on and just burned it all down
Its insane how many videos of yours are on my backlog. I am so SO excited to read this book; I know I'll love it!
Hi there!!! It's in my TBR.... Love your enthusiasm! 😂
The sign sequence is easily the funniest thing I've read in a long time.
100/10. Masterpiece.
The amazing part is how incredible LONESOME DOVE is. The bad part is how incredible LONESOME DOVE is, because nothing is ever to add up to this PERFECT novel by the late Larry McMurtry!
I highly recommend checking out his other works, namely his Thalia, Texas books (Horseman, Pass By, Leaving Cheyenne, and the Last Picture Show). While theyre not entirely *Westerns* they have all of the trademark character complexity and melancholy that you find in Lonesome Dove. Plus, they're wayyy shorter reads.
I read this my senior year of high school because my English teacher recommended it and I fell in love with it. Great choice!!
The first 300 pages is a bunch of dudes getting drunk and talking trash to each other. It is a fricking masterpiece
I picked up Lonesome Dove after one of your videos / livestreams when you said it was your favorite book of all time. Cannot thank Rich enough for this wonderful recommendation! 5 stars obviously, but while it wasn't my book of the year in 2024 (it was Wind and Truth for me, so I can't wait for your guys review of that) but definitely part of my top 10 books of all time. The best characters I've ever had the pleasure of reading 😄
Spoiler comments:
-When I read the sign scene, it really hooked me that this was going to be an enjoyable book
-Comedy into tragedy is so appropriate. The contrast of the aloofness of the sign scene with the horrors of their experiences in the road. Man this book is just so good 🥲
-still watching your review so I will update here once I finish haha
This video will extend my lifespan by 300 years!!! Thank you for the feast. The longer your videos are the more peacful the world is.
The fact that Richard was not wearing that cowboy hat in the thumbnail for the entire episode is the most clickbaitied I've felt in years
I’ve always said that if I could read any book for the first time all over again, it would be Lonesome Dove. It’s been about 3 year since I read it and I remember so much of it because it’s so impactful
Stopping after the 15 minute mark. I can see myself getting into this book someday. I actually just recently added it to my TBR because I was researching for a video I’m working on that’s “10 Novels Like My Favorite Video Games.” That I need to read. And this is what I came to in comparison to Red Dead Redemption.
This was my favourite book of 2024 - and the last book I read!
I want to review it on my baby channel but I have no idea how to approach it - it’s got so much going on!
“If I had a mind to rent pigs, I'd be mighty upset. A man that likes to rent pigs won't be stopped.”
I’ve been waiting for this! Matt’s Fantasy Book reviews convinced me to read it, and without a doubt it is my favorite standalone novel ever.
I read this in three days one year ago and still think about it often
oh my. this just made my friday
This is on my stack and I wanna get to it this year!
Please, John! soon!
@ I hope too. I know I will love it.
I started it a few weeks ago, but then got interrupted by being sick, then got distracted by reading other stuff, but I'm gonna finish it, it may take a while, but I'm gonna read it
I am wondering what your thoughts are on whether you consider Gus and Cal selfish.
-Gus loved Clara but never wrote or visited in 10 years, even when she expressed that she could have used a friend. It's obvious they both loved each other, but Clara knew she'd always be second to Cal, highlighting Gus' selfishness. You described Gus as having an unwillingness to change, and I agree, but considering he put his own wants before others, I see it as selfishness.
-Gus asked Cal to take his body back to Texas where he had once had a happy moment. That's sweet and all, but it robbed Newt of the final years with his father and Clara of having Gus buried with her. He knew Cal would have said yes to anything. He could have asked Cal to stay and be with Newt.
-Cal was too scared of love and connection. He put his own feelings first, and this could have a lasting impact on Newt's life.
-Cal could have stopped the cattle drive anywhere. There was perfectly good land in Nebraska, but he prioritized his own goals over the safety of his crew, leading to more deaths.
With how real and raw this book portrays life's fragility and the significance of death for those who are left behind, Lonesome Dove made me reflect on how I connect with the people I love. Even if I have life goals, I need to weave loved ones into everything I do.
Big Spoilers---
I think you are completely right on both Gus and Cal's selfishness. They are selfish for different reasons and it expressing itself differently (Gus unwilling to change for others and putting Cal before Clara & Cal retreating inward unwilling to expose himself to anyone even his son) The one aspect I disagree with is the final request of Gus to Cal. It would have been better for Cal to spend time with his boy but if we take the relationship between the two men, Gus knew what Cal needed and wanted. He choose with his last request to give his friend something he truly wanted, a quest by himself to process the loss of his best friend. I don't think that is selfish of Gus, it is of Cal. - R
HERE WE GO HERE WE GO HERE WE GO HERE WE GO HERE WE GO HERE WE GO !!!!!!!
YOO LETS GOOO BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! Guys, I finished Lonesome Dove on Jan 1, and it immediately became my all time favorite dethroning Dark Age. Now I’m on a historical fiction tear and am 600 pages into Shōgun. ITS PHENOMENAL. Yall have to read Shōgun soon. Also required reading.
Fantastic
I actually saw this tv show absolutely livid at the ending. I got mad hearing the title. You guys have to about 3hrs to get me to try the book!
Would also love to hear you guys discuss The Last Picture Show. Maybe even a book and film comparison.
Lonesome Dove is the big one for me. Those characters are real people and glad we share the same favourite book.
Lonesome Dove is also my favorite book. I've never read a more well-written cast of characters.
three hour review of my favorite book of all time? let me clock out of work because this is more important !
I love this book. It was so good I almost started rereading it as soon as I finished it.
I got Lonesome Dove for myself with a Dubreys gift card a week or two back, so I’ll watch this when I finish it. Currently reading Sword of Destiny (Witcher) but I’m on the last short story. Love when you lads chat about First Law so I’ll watch when that next ep out🫡😊
Started reading wheel of time because of Richard. Mainly because I don't think there's been an episode yet you haven't brought it up 😂
Oh boy, here we go!
Tied with shadow of the wind for my favorite book of all time.
A 3 hour yap about a book with 15 minute intro of glazing. I got to read it now😂😂
Your discussions are so interesting that even if I didn't read the book, I still watch the video all the way through. That's why I honestly prefer videos like these, about books I never imagined you'd talk about, compared to a video about another Sanderson book, which won't have much surprising or new.
Honestly, I'd love for more relatively obscure
on fantasy or sci-fi books on this channel. Books don't win pulitzer prizes and noble prizes for being boring, so I think if you were to read more of literary\classic stuff, you'd love it.
My recommendation would be 100 years of solitude by Gabriel García Márquez. Probably my favourite book. Latin american author, beautiful language, super-unique narrative with fast pacing and tons of themes, ideas and cool writing techinques (playing with time and prose). Very enjoyable read, and also it recently had a pretty good netflix adaptation (first 8 from 16 episodes are out).
We actually are makign a point to read more classics this year. Pride and Prejudice is next! And thank you for the rec thats great
@@2ToRamble Wow, great to know!
I haven't read Marquez though I have been to his house in Colombia. My mom swears by Love in the Time of Cholera though so maybe I'll give him a try! Borges is my favorite Latin American author. I like that he writes mainly short stories which are so refreshing between longer books. The Garden of Forking paths is my personal favorite.
Cheers!
Thanks for the psa
2nd favorite after the stand. Cant wait to listen to this video today. Love from Sweden🇸🇪
That means I'm reading both your favorite books atm, loving both
@ Are you reading those 2 tombds at the same time😅If you like the stand, 11/22-63 by king is my 3rd favorite. Highly recommend🫡
@@ollebergqvist1690 yeah, I have a bad habit of reading to many books at once. They are absolutely chonkers.
I've only read about 6 King books but 11/22/63 was my first, and it is incredible
Should be in the mail today 🎉
50 pages into the book. Buzzing to come back to this
🤝
Highly recommend reading the 2 prequels, they are fantastic, the sequel is also great but fair warning it’s probably one of the saddest stories I’ve ever read
Wait. His name was Cole? I thought it was Carl this whole time 😂 i read the audiobook lol
The 'all heads must bow, all tongues must utter praise' comes from the Bible in reference to Jesus's second coming.
Finally...after all this time 🎉
Oh my god, THREE HOURS? I really need to get on this shit, huh?
Longer than Fellowship’s theatrical release 😮💨
@@2ToRamble Congratulations, you made a video longer than one of the greatest movies ever made.
Time to get onto this book right after exams lmao
Read Jayber Crow next
YE HAW Great episode!
Reading lonesome dove early in your life is to quickly learn that you may never come across something that meets its unique quality and brilliance 🥲
Anyone in this comments section read centennial - and how does it compare?
Who is stealing all of your books back there
Howdy folks.
A 3 hour video is insane! I'll enjoy this episode when I finish the book.
Also, austin, skibidi damn🤣
3 hrs 😮😮
Finally
I'm reading through it but it's really boring so far. Takes almost 300 pages for something important to the plot and characters to happen.
I absolutely love the first 300 just as much as the rest, it sets up the characters and relationships beautifully. I can see if you're maybe more interested in plot then it could seem boring.
Definitely wanted to emphasize in the review that this isn’t a plot-focused book
@@anangryscorpion5838I usually prefer characters, but these ones are pretty bland. Either bland or unlikeable
I expected this🤠
not this 😔🎩🤏🏼
Austin has similar tastes to mine so I've added it to my tbr!