Karen's books

This story is so big, giant, sprawling, so...  EPIC.  I absolutely loved this novel.  Having been a fan of the 1989 mini-series, this book has been on my shelf to read for nearly 30 years -- yikes!  Thanks to another member of my book club who chose it for our January read, I can finally say that I have conquered this wonderful story.  It's a western, no doubt, with much brutality, harsh times, and a lot of death.  But it is also filled with humor, adventure, and unforgettable characters.  This is, chronologically, the 3rd book in the series although it was the first published (weird!).  I don't have a lot of interest in the first two books, but I just might read the final story to see what becomes of these people I've grown to really care about.