No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
This novel is a gripping tale of a cat-and-mouse chase set in the harsh landscape of 1980 Texas. After stumbling upon a drug deal gone wrong and a suitcase full of money, a Vietnam War veteran finds himself pursued by a relentless hitman. As the veteran attempts to keep himself and his wife safe, a local sheriff struggles to keep up with the increasing violence and brutality of the modern world. The narrative explores themes of fate, conscience, and circumstance, painting a bleak and riveting picture of the human condition.
The 1171st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2005
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-320
- Words
- 62,961
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 4th on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- 31st on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)
- 50th on 50 Books to Read Before You Die (Complex)
- 396th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 1092nd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Ten brilliant authors reveal their all-time classic reads (Women & Home)