Last Picture Show Author:Larry McMurtry The Last Picture Show is one of Larry McMurtry's most powerful, memorable novels -- the basis for the enormously popular movie of the same name. 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 s... more »ex 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 wild, heartbreaking, and poignant -- a coming-of-age novel that resonates with the magical passion of youth.« less
I really got caught up in this book. I enjoyed the characters and couldn't wait to see what would happen next. I have yet to see this movie, but, I definitely will! I'm looking forward to the next 3 books that are in this series.