
The Last Picture Show
Thalia Trilogy, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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John Randolph Jones
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By:
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Larry McMurtry
An almost-true story about a small town in Texas that ought to exist if it doesn’t, with characters like Sam the Lion, the delectable Jacy, and Ruth Popper, the coach’s wife. Set in a small, dusty, Texas town, The Last Picture Show introduced the characters of Jacy, Duane, and Sonny: teenagers stumbling toward adulthood, discovering the beguiling mysteries of sex and the even more baffling mysteries of love. Populated by a wonderful cast of eccentrics and animated by McMurtry's wry and raucous humor, The Last Picture Show is a wild, heartbreaking, and poignant novel that resonates with the magical passion of youth.
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Would you listen to The Last Picture Show again? Why?
Yes. Saw the movie (again) recently after having seen it when it first came out. The DVD had an interview with the Producer, Peter Bogdanovich, in which he revealed that he had to cut the movie down in order to please the movie company. He regretted this and that led me to download the book to see what was missing. I highly recommend seeing the movie first, then read/listen to the book. They complement each other in that you will have a visualization of the movie characters who were all excellent. It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a story as much as this one. What a wonderful writer!What other book might you compare The Last Picture Show to and why?
American Graffiti comes to mind even though it wasn't a book. I suppose if you grew up in the 60's or late 50's as I did, it makes it all that more enjoyable to be able to relate to those moments in the both The Last Picture Show and American Graffiti..What about John Randolph Jones’s performance did you like?
Perfect! In fact, I will probably listen to several more that he has narrated just to listen to his great delivery and performance.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Both! The characters were painted with such richness almost like an artist painting.Any additional comments?
If you have seen the movie way back when, see it again. Then listen to the Audible version. It's like eating chocolate cake and washing it down with a glass of cold milk.Perfect complement to the movie
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Great listen.
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At first, I was mildly interested in what this very (seemingly) vile cast of characters might do next, but, by the halfway mark, I was, and am, haunted by the goings on in this old Texas town.
One thing that put me off was the many sex scenes; some very gross. Looking back, they had to be told somehow in order to tell this story.
Another thing that also sometimes turns me off is the third person omniscient POV. Looking back, again, it’s nice to have everyone’s thoughts just right there together so the whole picture is understood, and there is no mystery.
There are no protagonists. These characters just “are”, and I think that will resonate with a lot of listeners. No doubt, some of them will remind you of actual people you know, and events you’ve experienced in your own life.
The narrator sounds great. He does add in certain accents that bring the story to life in your ear.
Riveting
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Still a great book
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Expected more of an overall plot line
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Western Version of Richard Russo
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Another Texas Story
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Small town Texas...
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Struggles
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The theme of decay and the inevitability of passing time
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