It seems wrong to give this book the same rating as Lonesome Dove, but it feels equally wrong to give it less than five stars. 

I enjoyed reading this almost as much as the first book. To be honest, the only real issue is the lack of Gus. I found myself missing him more than Captain Call was missing him here. Additionally, I wanted some closure for a few things left open at the end of Lonesome Dove. But I should have known that wasn't going to happen to my satisfaction. The ending of Streets was great, but it just did not hit as hard emotionally as the first book. Understandable. It's just too much to live up to. Despite my little qualms, Pea Eye developed into an incredibly compelling character in this one. And the addition of Brookshire to the "crew" was a nice contrast to my expectations. 

I'd highly recommend this series, even if you aren't a fan of Westerns. I'm simply pleased as punch that there are two prequels to dig into next.