Some Can Whistle

Mcmurtry, Larry

ISBN 10: 0712637478 / ISBN 13: 9780712637473

Published by Century, London, 1989

About this Item

First UK edition (states "First published." with no indications of later printings on the copyright page). A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Inscribed on the front free endpaper, "For Jonathan, Larry McMurtry." Uncommon signed.

Seller Inventory # 354833

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Some Can Whistle
• Publisher: Century, London
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0712637478
• ISBN 13: 9780712637473
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First British edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • FICTION

About this title

Synopsis

By the author of "The Last Picture Show", "The Lonesome Dove" and "Terms of Endearment", this is the story of a millionaire writer who rediscovers his daughter, along with her children and a crew of hangers-on, only to find that she is the target of a killer about to be released from jail.

Review

"The New York Times Book Review" Larry McMurtry can write about anything he wants, and most everything that breathes and is literate will beg for more. Mr. McMurtry's prose stands up and kicks fence posts.

"Chicago Tribune"Deliciously human comedy...An original, touching love story.

"The Washington Post"Satisfying, sure, masterful, heartbreaking, and beautiful. Don't miss it.

"The New York Times Book Review"Larry McMurtry can write about anything he wants, and most everything that breathes and is literate will beg for more. Mr. McMurtry's prose stands up and kicks fence posts.

"Playboy"McMurtry has a gift for probing the poignant depths of parent-child relationships, and the emotional roller-coaster ride of this love affair between father and daughter is a moving, hilarious delight.

"Playboy" McMurtry has a gift for probing the poignant depths of parent-child relationships, and the emotional roller-coaster ride of this love affair between father and daughter is a moving, hilarious delight.

"Chicago Tribune" Deliciously human comedy...An original, touching love story.

"The Washington Post" Satisfying, sure, masterful, heartbreaking, and beautiful. Don't miss it.

The Washington Post Satisfying, sure, masterful, heartbreaking, and beautiful. Don't miss it.

Chicago Tribune Deliciously human comedy...An original, touching love story.