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Mr. Texas: A novel

Name: Mr. Texas: A novel
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Rating: 4.4 (237 reviews)

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Book Synopsis: A hilarious, sharply drawn send-up of Texas politics—from the Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author. • A novel about a dark-horse candidate who risks his personal happiness for a career in the Texas House of Representatives.
Sonny Lamb is an affable, if floundering, rancher with the unfortunate habit of becoming a punchline in his Texas hometown. Most recently, to everyone’s headshaking amusement, he bought his own bull at an auction. But when a fire breaks out at a neighbor’s farm, Sonny makes headlines in another way: not waiting for help, he bolts to the farm where his heroic actions make the evening news.
Almost immediately, and seemingly out of nowhere, a handsomely dressed lobbyist from Austin arrives at his ranch door and asks if he’d like to run for his West Texas district’s seat in the state legislature. Though Sonny has zero experience and doesn’t consider himself political at all, the fate of his ranch—and perhaps his marriage to the lovely “cowgirl” Lola—hangs in the balance. With seemingly no other choice, Sonny decides to throw his hat in the ring.
As he navigates life in politics—from running a campaign to negotiating in the capitol—Sonny must learn the ropes, weighing his own ethics and environmental concerns against the pressures of veteran politicians, savvy lobbyists, and his own party. In tracing Sonny’s attempt to balance his marriage and morality with an increasingly volatile professional life, Lawrence Wright has crafted a hilarious, immensely clever roller-coaster ride about one man’s pursuit of goodness in the Lonestar State.

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Are you ready for a thrilling ride through the world of Texas politics? Look no further than Mr. Texas, a hilarious and sharply drawn novel by Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author Lawrence Wright. This satirical masterpiece will have you laughing out loud as it takes aim at the absurdities of Texas politics. Get ready to join Sonny Lamb, a floundering rancher turned dark-horse candidate, as he risks it all for a career in the Texas House of Representatives.

What sets Mr. Texas apart is its ability to entertain while shedding light on the complexities of the political landscape. Sonny, an affable character with zero political experience, finds himself thrust into the spotlight after an act of heroism on a neighbor's farm catches the attention of a well-dressed lobbyist from Austin. With his ranch and marriage hanging in the balance, Sonny decides to enter the state legislature race. Get ready for a roller-coaster journey as he navigates the treacherous waters of running a campaign and engaging with veteran politicians and savvy lobbyists.

Lawrence Wright has crafted a truly remarkable novel that balances humor with thought-provoking insights into morality and ethics. As Sonny meets the challenges of the political arena, he must reconcile his own values with the pressures from within his party. The result is a delightful roller-coaster ride that will keep you turning the pages, eager to know what happens next.

Don't miss your chance to experience the wit and brilliance of Mr. Texas. Immerse yourself in this captivating story of one man's pursuit of goodness in the Lone Star State. Get your copy today and join Sonny Lamb on his unforgettable journey.

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