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Duane's Depressed (Hardcover)

by Larry Mcmurtry (Author) "Two years into his sixties, Duane Moore - a man who had driven pickups for as long as he had been licensed to drive -..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 373 pages
  • Publisher: Orion (18 Feb 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0752824910
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752824918
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,224,543 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Set in the small Texas town of Thalia, this final volume of the trilogy that began with "The Last Picture Show" and continued with "Texasville" is a poignant comedy of late love and one man's struggle to understand why he should survive.

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McMurtry has published 21 novels (the best-known listed above). He also operates antiquarian bookshops in Washington DC, Texas and Arizona.

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Two years into his sixties, Duane Moore - a man who had driven pickups for as long as he had been licensed to drive - parked his pickup in his own carport one day and began to walk wherever he went. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, couldn't put it down., 4 Nov 1999
This review is from: Duane's Depressed (Paperback)
Duane's Depressed deals with the aspect of mental illness in a way that is touching and close to the heart. The 3rd book in a triology but can be read alone. A must read which is hard to put down.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Touching and inspiring book, 17 Jan 2001
By P. S. Bigio "Philip1" (kent, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Duane's Depressed (Paperback)
A beautifully written account of a mans realisation that he needs to change his life and how he does it. Tender and funny.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable read, but not altogether sure why!, 7 Aug 2000
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I haven't read any of Larry McMurty before, I did see and enjoy the televised version of the 'Lonesome Dove' but for the most part that book and the others in the series are a bit too brutal for me - however, I really enjoyed this book, it's a shame I hadn't picked up on the fact that it was the last book of a trilogy! There is something very comfortable (for the reader) about the way Duane's life starts to disintegrate, his need for peace and quiet and his attempt to improve the quality of his life is something that will ring bells for anyone who has at some point wondered what the hell they are doing in this strangely facile life that most manage to live.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Once again you're side-by-side with all the characters.
You feel as if you have grown up with all the characters.You will find yourself putting yourself and others you actually grew up with into the novel. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars In a word: disappointing
I found "Duane's depressed" not nearly as good as I had expected. True, the character of Duane is fascinating, and there is a good deal of wonderful humor. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the effort
Duane's Deppressed was a slow starter for me, but in shortorder became a cherished memory. For any man who has ever experienced a "life-purpose" crisis or awakening,... Read more
Published on 12 Aug 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Start at the beginning - finish with the end...
In a word - surprised. This trilogy has a consistent quality that McMurtry did not even approach with the Lonesome Dove series. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the three.
I hated "The Last Picture Show." Maybe it was because I had seen the film first. The humor in the novel seemed out of place, for some reason. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly strong conclusion to the Thalia trilogy
As a long-time McMurtry fan, I approached Duane's Depressed with caution given the quality of the 'Last Picture Show' and 'Texasville' and the disappointing 'later'sequals 'The... Read more
Published on 5 July 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected from Larry
Followed Abbey's "Fools Progress" with this little one day read. After a couple of times hearign about the one ball, I had enough. Read more
Published on 4 July 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Has literary pretensions, but isn't a good read
Reading any of McMurtry's sequels is a pointless exercise. They may have literary merit, but for those of us who just want to read the next installment, they are merely one big... Read more
Published on 30 Jun 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars You have to love McMurtry
To me, the author wrote this book for his fans; not so much to be #1 on the best-seller list. Having felt like I've known Duane, Ruth, and Sonny since the early 70s, it was like... Read more
Published on 19 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm sad to see the story end.
A fitting a moving conclusion to an American saga. McMurty's insight and writing continue to ripen and mature. I loved it.
Published on 13 Jun 1999

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