.......and so am I, after reading this. Well, almost reading it. I gave up in the middle. Yaaawwwn. Too bad McMurtry has lost his touch. I read the two reviews preceding mine but found I totally disagreed with their opinions. I, too, had previously read The Last Picture Show and Texasville. I've seen the movies that go with the books. I adore Jeff Bridges and had always thought he made a terrific Duane. I like quirky characters as much as the next reader but I didn't connect with any of the ones in this book. The little kids were big-mouthed brats, their "parents" had never grown up and probably never would. I had always liked Karla and Duane but I just didn't feel anything for them. Maybe I'll just re-read Lonesome Dove, my all-time favourite McMurtry. This new book just didn't "do it for me."