i can't tell you how bummed i was to learn that lonesome dove was the third book in a series (only after i read it). this is book four. given that its the wind-down of the series it comes with a touch of sadness, but it's still quite great (and a great wind-down to a four book series).

i'm eager to crack the first two books as i'm definitely left wanting more of the interesting characters McMurtry dreamed up here.