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The Desert Rose
The Desert Rose
Author: Larry McMurtry
Harmony is a fading flower. When she arrived in Vegas 20 years ago, she was just 17 and had "...the best legs in town...maybe the best bust!" But now she's 39 and all that's left are memories, pet peacocks and a cancelled Visa. — But in a falling down life, Harmony herself is a triumph--an unabashed romantic who sees the silver ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780671637217
ISBN-10: 0671637215
Publication Date: 4/15/1987
Pages: 256
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Simon Schuster
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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This was a fantastic quick read by Larry McMurtry. It reminded me a great deal of Terms of Endearment, because it is about the mother daughter bond. If you enjoyed Terms of Endearment, you will enjoy this one.
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THE DESERT ROSE is tough, loving portrait of an unforgettable women and that most American cities, rended with all the keen insights and deep warmth so evident in LARRY McMURTY'S TEXASVILLE and LONESOME DOVE.


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