Terms of Endearment
Terms of Endearment
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1975
Book Brief
416
Novel • Fiction
Houston, Texas • 1960s
1975
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Larry McMurtry's novel Terms of Endearment explores the complex relationship between a mother, Aurora Greenway, and her daughter, Emma. Set in Houston, Texas, the story delves into their personal struggles, love lives, and emotional bonds through various life stages.
Emotional
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Humorous
Reviews & Readership
28,128 ratings
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Review Roundup
Larry McMurtry's Terms of Endearment is praised for its heartfelt exploration of complex familial relationships, deft character development, and emotional depth. Some readers find the pacing uneven and believe certain subplots lack resolution. Overall, it's lauded for its nuanced portrayal of love and loss, despite minor structural flaws.
Who Should Read Terms of Endearment?
Readers who relish deeply emotional, character-driven narratives will appreciate Larry McMurtry's Terms of Endearment. Fans of intricate family dynamics and personal growth depicted in works like The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan or The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy will find this novel compelling. McMurtry's keen insights into human relationships are particularly engaging.
28,128 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
416
Novel • Fiction
Houston, Texas • 1960s
1975
Adult
18+ years
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