This is the sequel to "Terms of Endearment An enjoyable read
McMurtry takes you deep into the heart of Texas...and deep into the heart of one of the most memorable characters of our time...Aurora Greenway - along with her family, friends and her lovers. It's a tale of affectionate wit, bittersweet tenderness, and the unexpected turns that life can take.
My mother loves Larry McMurty's stuff. I didn't expect to, but was surprised at the wit and warmth of the writing, even if the genre isn't a favorite of mine.
McMurtry's latest novel picks up Aurora Greenway's life 17 years after her exploits in Terms of Endearment . Now in her mid-60s, Aurora still manages to both enchant and infuriate with her queenly world view and unswerving tastes, including a perpetual quest for new beaux. The capricious, generally directionless characters lead lives fraught with whimsy but also with sorrow, a sense of time escaping before life's real purpose is revealed. The cast includes General Scott, Aurora's increasingly senile "old boyfriend"; her maid and best friend, Rosie; her three grown grandchildren, all slightly damaged in some central way; as well as a variety of suitors. The connections between people in this novel, characterized by humor and serenity, run deep and sympathetic. Yet, as in life, there is a fair quotient of the unexpected and the tragic. McMurtry speaks from the heart with the gentle voice of acceptance. Don't miss this rare and wonderful book. Highly recommended for all audiences.
LIBRARY JOURNAL REVIEW
If you've never met Aurora Greenway you have a treat coming. This is one of the most delightful characters ever created by the master story teller Larry McMurtry.
Anything McMurtry writes is excellent, and this is no exception. This book was made into the film 'Terms of Endearment'.
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