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Description edit
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,... read more
Characters/People edit
- Sonny: High school senior; Duane's best friend
- Duane: High school senior; Sonny's best friend
- Jacy Farrow: teenager who comes from some money and looks down on those who are poor. Starts out dating Duane
- Sam the Lion: Owner of the local theater, cafe and pool hall. Caretaker of Billy. Surrogate father to Sonny. Local hero.
- Ruth Popper: Wife of Coach Popper
- Billy: slow-witted young man who looks up to Sonny
- Lois Farrow: Jacy's mother
- Charlene Duggs: Going out with Sonny
- Coach Popper: Coaching sports at the high school
- John Cecil: English teacher at the high school
- Abiline: A general rogue who likes to bet and play pool. Dresses slick and drives a nice car.
First Sentence edit
Sometimes Sonny felt like he was the only human creature in the town.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in The Last Picture Show Trilogy. (standard series)
Followed by Texasville.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Larry McMurtry (Author)
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Original Language: English
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Publication Date: 1966
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Page Count: 288
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Publication Date: 1966
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- Dewey: 813.54
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Movie Connections edit
- The Last Picture Show (IMDb): Peter Bogdanovich, 1971
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