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I missed this somehow, if it’s been posted before. Died March 25th, 2021

One of my favorite modern authors.


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Grew up in Archer City......I feel bad for him.

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For those who are wondering , James is his son .


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One of the best.


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Loved the original mini series. RIP.

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Sorry to hear this. Lonesome Dove is my favorite of his writings.

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A talent that won't be for gotten !

Amazing writer !


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Originally Posted by EthanEdwards


Yep! Great Movie !!!

Archer City ain’t too far from the Ranch, as the crow flies.
Driven through there many a time. 🤠


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Great books and an amazing mini series. R.I.P.

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Hard to believe that the guy who wrote Lonesome Dove also wrote Broke back mountain.
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Originally Posted by Fanofthefortyone
Hard to believe that the guy who wrote Lonesome Dove also wrote Broke back mountain.
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He didn't write the book,he adapted the book for the screenplay.


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I have not read the book. And apparently, I am the only person on Earth that found the TV miniseries to be absolutely insufferable. I TRIED to watch it, but it was so bad.

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I read the book in the mid 80s. Loved the book, still do.
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Originally Posted by Stophel
I have not read the book. And apparently, I am the only person on Earth that found the TV miniseries to be absolutely insufferable. I TRIED to watch it, but it was so bad.


Same here.

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Originally Posted by Ghostinthemachine
Originally Posted by Stophel
I have not read the book. And apparently, I am the only person on Earth that found the TV miniseries to be absolutely insufferable. I TRIED to watch it, but it was so bad.


Same here.


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I didn’t know he had passed. RIP

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Originally Posted by Stophel
I have not read the book. And apparently, I am the only person on Earth that found the TV miniseries to be absolutely insufferable. I TRIED to watch it, but it was so bad.


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Originally Posted by mirage243
Originally Posted by Stophel
I have not read the book. And apparently, I am the only person on Earth that found the TV miniseries to be absolutely insufferable. I TRIED to watch it, but it was so bad.


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