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Lonesome Dove
by Larry McMurtry (1985)
★4.62(292)
Like 'The Shootist', this epic western explores the twilight of an era with complex characters.
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The Shootist
by Glendon Swarthout (1975)
★4.00(2 ratings)
Chosen by the Western Writers of America as one of the best western novels ever written, this novel was also the inspiration for John Wayne's last great starring role in the acclaimed 1976 film by the same name. This special commemorative edition includes a new Introduction by the author's son, Miles Swarthout, in which he talks about his father's work and the making of the legendary film.
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The Virginian
by Owen Wister (1902)
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Echoing 'The Shootist', this classic western features a stoic protagonist facing moral challenges.
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True Grit
by Charles Portis (1968)
★4.05(148)
Similar to 'The Shootist', this western offers a compelling, morally complex protagonist on a difficult quest.
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The Ox-Bow Incident
by Walter Van Tilburg Clark (2011)
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Like 'The Shootist', this western delves into profound moral questions with a starkly realistic tone.
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by Ron Hansen (1983)
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Sharing 'The Shootist's' focus on a legendary figure's final days, this book explores notoriety and mortality.
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