All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy
This novel follows the journey of a young Texas cowboy who, after his grandfather's death, ventures into Mexico with his best friend in search of a life of freedom and adventure. Their journey becomes complicated when they are arrested and imprisoned, and the protagonist falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy ranch owner. The book explores themes of love, loss, friendship, and the harsh realities of life.
The 565th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1992
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 280-320
- Words
- 98,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 6th on The Celebrity Reading List (Gardiner Public Library)
- 94th on 100 Best Books (Montana State University)
- 239th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 533rd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- National Book Award - Fiction (National Book Foundation)
- What Is the Best Work of American Fiction of the Last 25 Years? (New York Times)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Fiction (National Book Critics Circle)