Play Audiobook Sample
Rhino Ranch Audiobook
Play Audiobook Sample
(3.01) - 492 listener ratings
Quick Stats About this Audiobook
Total Audiobook Chapters:
Longest Chapter Length:
Shortest Chapter Length:
Average Chapter Length:
Audiobooks by this Author:
Publisher Description
Legendary author Larry McMurtry-who has both a Pulitzer Prize and an Academy Award to his credit-concludes the story of Duane Moore, who first appeared in the 1966 classic The Last Picture Show. Fast approaching 70, Duane is adjusting to the loneliness of retirement. Then things get stirred up when a billionaire heiress moves to the area and opens a rhinoceros sanctuary. ". a top-shelf blend of wit and insight, sharply defined characters and to-the-point prose."-Publishers Weekly, starred review
Download and start listening now!
"A good story by Larry McMurtry. This is the conclusion to "Last Picture Show" written in 1966. Duane Moore comes home to Thalia after living in Arizona for many years. Instead of retiring quietly, Duane becomes involved with Billionaire heiress K.T. Slater and her Black Rhino Sanctuary. "
— Rita (4 out of 5 stars)
Quotes
-
“A droll and poignant dramedy, Rhino Ranch is a near-perfect coda to the minor masterwork of Texas’ greatest novelist.”
— Texas Monthly -
“[Duane] and his friends in the fictional Texas town of Thalia made me laugh and nearly made me cry, and they made me think about life.”
— Fort Worth Star-Telegram -
“Mixed in with the humor and snappy dialogue are tender and poignant scenes as the women in Duane’s life die or drift away, and Duane befriends a rhino and realizes that his life has lost its purpose. Nobody depicts the complexities of smalltown Texas life and the frailties of human relationships better than McMurtry.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“A lovely, high-lonesome end to Duane’s saga that also offers the possibility of more books to come.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Awards
-
A New York Times bestseller
Rhino Ranch Listener Reviews
-
" Not really good, but I have a sentimental attachment to Duane. Nothing much happens in his life anymore, so I guess it's time to go. Short chapters, static and disjointed storyline, but Duane, grandson Willy, Bobby Lee, and Honor Carmichael are back with the addition of K. K. Slater, a billionaire who wants to save African Rhinos by importing them to Texas. "
— Beverly, 2/2/2014 -
" A cowboy story. It's a light read, a bit humorous in places.....I just like Larry McMurtry - he has some characters!!!! "
— Sue, 2/1/2014 -
" A little strange! "
— Humkeb, 1/31/2014 -
" I made it through the last page but it was a struggle. I believe it is the first McMurtry book that I have read. I was disappointed. Seriously lacking in depth. From reading the reviews of others I gather that this not a good example of the author's talent. Perhaps, someday I may read another of his books. "
— Judy, 1/29/2014 -
" One of my favorite authors and the end of the Duane Moore saga, but not in the same league as Lonesome Dove or The Last Picture Show. "
— Kathleen, 1/28/2014 -
" Disregard the three stars, I'll actually call it three and a half. Started a bit slow, enough to make me think that McMurtry had finally lost his touch. But, after sticking with it,(despite the indulgences of old men's sexual fantasies gratuitously thrown in by LM), it ended up being a pretty entertaining book, more humorous than the McMurtry I have come to expect, but ultimately displaying the pathos I have always known from this author. Well worth a read. "
— Pablo, 1/17/2014 -
" A great end to a great series. These characters are authentic and interesting. I am sad to have read the last one. Thank you Mr. McMurtry. "
— David, 1/17/2014 -
" The last of the "Last Picture Show" novels. I will miss Duane! "
— Sandra, 1/3/2014 -
" I think I should have read the two previous in the series first! There was some beautiful imagery, however it seemed like it was a 'wrap-up' of several story lines. "
— Heather, 11/24/2013 -
" Larry McMurtry is at his best writing about Duane Moore. I will miss Duane. "
— Beth, 11/21/2013 -
" This book was pointless. I finished it simply to see if there ever was a point. Nope. "
— Athena, 10/16/2013 -
" Just didn't get the point. "
— Lee, 10/9/2013 -
" I guess this book was a bit of a disappointment after reading Buffalo Girls. Starts out disconnected and for me kind of stayed on that track. Oh well do still want to read Lonesome Dove. "
— Carol, 9/26/2013 -
" Final story to McMurty's saga of life in Texas. Okay. "
— Agnes, 6/27/2013 -
" Really strong characters. Story rambled a bit, but still engrossing. Will likely read more of his books. Love Texas. "
— Roving, 5/18/2013 -
" easy-going writing. short chapters. a fun read with no happy or unhappy ending. didn't really go anywhere tho it was still somehow fun to read. "
— Steve, 2/10/2013 -
" Part of the reason I started listening to books on tape was so I didn't have to hear the dialog in my head. This book had so many sad parts, like realizing as you get older you are "marginal", all your friends and family are dying, and that you don't have purpose in life, was very depressing. "
— Stella, 9/4/2012 -
" I enjoyed this book. I will miss Duane. He made me feel better even about my boring life. "
— Kathy, 7/15/2012 -
" It's a pleasure to read this lean, humorous last chapter of the story of Duane Moore and Thalia, Texas. I really like McMurtry's writing. "
— Nick, 5/21/2012 -
" Quirky, interesting. "
— Ann, 12/12/2011 -
" This is a delightfully funny book that would especially be enjoyed by guys over 60. It makes me want to read more of his books. "
— Don, 6/29/2011 -
" Short but sweet, classic, funny McMurty. "
— Debbie, 5/27/2011 -
" This is the last book about Duane Moore (The Last Picture Show, Texasville, etc..) and I read it to finish out the series cus I wanted to know what happened to Duane.<br/><br/>However, I did think the plot was pretty stupid. "
— Rosie, 5/25/2011 -
" Vintage McMurtry. A tale of growing older, the plusses and minuses, in the locale of West Texas. "
— Kristi, 2/26/2011 -
" I enjoyed this book. I will miss Duane. He made me feel better even about my boring life. "
— Kathy, 2/26/2011 -
" This is a delightfully funny book that would especially be enjoyed by guys over 60. It makes me want to read more of his books. "
— Don, 10/28/2010 -
" McMurtry is like an old friend. This short novel is a delight for a rainy Seattle fall day. "
— Beverly, 10/27/2010 -
" Old men write books about old guys. I think the book is mistitled, because it's more about the main character (forgotten his name already) with the Rhino ranch as background. "
— Victoria, 9/23/2010 -
" Not my favorite Larry McMurtry, but I got through it. Not much to the story. "
— Kathy, 8/28/2010 -
" always loved Larry McMurtry - this is fourth and last (I think) in the Last Picture Show (Texasville) sequence. Not sure you'd like it if you don't already know and love Duane Moore but I enjoyed it. "
— Rosemary, 8/27/2010 -
" Really strong characters. Story rambled a bit, but still engrossing. Will likely read more of his books. Love Texas. "
— Roving, 7/27/2010
About Larry McMurtry
Larry McMurtry (1936–2021) was an award-winning novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and avid book collector. His novels include The Last Picture Show, Terms of Endearment, and Lonesome Dove, for which he won the Pulitzer Prize. He wrote more than thirty screenplays, including the coauthorship of Brokeback Mountain, for which he received an Academy Award.
About Will Patton
Will Patton is an award-winning actor and narrator. HIs narrations have earned the prestigious Audie Award for Best Fiction Narration and also won dozens of AudioFile Earphones Awards. His numerous film credits include Remember the Titans, The Punisher, The Mothman Prophesies, Armageddon, and The Spitfire Grill. He starred in the TNT miniseries Into the West and on the CBS series The Agency and won Obie Awards in the theater for his performances in Fool for Love and What Did He See.