Books like All My Friends Are Going to Be Strangers by Larry McMurtry
Danny Deck, a budding author on the cusp of success, leaves his hometown of Houston and travels across Texas and into California. Along the way, he encounters a moving romance with a partner who brings him joy yet proves fleeting, an affectionate and bold neighbour, and his close friend Emma Horton. Through these interactions, Danny’s ambitions and relationships intertwine as he navigates the challenges of a young writer’s life on the road.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Larry McMurtry
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