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No Country for Old Men

By: Cormac McCarthy
Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte
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Publisher's summary

Cormac McCarthy, best-selling author of National Book Award winner All the Pretty Horses, delivers his first new novel in seven years. Written in muscular prose, No Country for Old Men is a powerful tale of the West that moves at a blistering pace.

Llewelyn Moss is hunting antelope near the Texas-Mexico border when he stumbles upon several dead men, a big stash of heroin, and more than two million dollars in cash. He takes off with the money, and the hunter becomes the haunted. A drug cartel hires a former Special Forces agent to track down the loot, and a ruthless killer joins the chase as well. Also looking for Moss is the aging Sheriff Bell, a World War II veteran who may be Moss' only hope for survival.

Raw and lean, No Country for Old Men is another masterpiece from one of America's acclaimed novelists.

©2005 Cormac McCarthy (P)2005 Recorded Books, LCC

Critic reviews

"No Country for Old Men gets off to a riveting start as a sort of new wave, hard-boiled Western....Harrowing, propulsive drama." (The New York Times)
"A mesmerizing modern-day western....While the action of the novel thrills, it's the sensitivity and wisdom of Sheriff Bell that makes the book a profound meditation on the battle between good and evil and the roles choice and chance play in the shaping of a life." (Publishers Weekly)
"Shades of Dostoyevsky, Hemingway, and Faulkner resonate in McCarthy's blend of lyrical narrative, staccato dialogue, and action-packed scenes splattered with bullets and blood. McCarthy fans will revel in the author's renderings of the raw landscapes of Mexico and the Southwest and the precarious souls scattered along the border that separates the two." (Booklist)

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third time read.

fantastic at all levels. good wins out I think or is a survivor
real life.


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great book, great narrative,great story. Very close to the movie. A must have for you library.

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

It's a short listen. It is a fantastic story. The narrator is fantastic.

What did you like best about this story?

I really enjoy McCarthy's dialogue style.

Which character – as performed by Tom Stechschulte – was your favorite?

Sugar (sp)

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Sheriff is a sage for sure. Book is priceless for wise sayings interspersed with a great murder mystery. If you like the old west as lived today...this is a must read

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Great story and excellent performance

Anyone who has seen the movie that might be considering buying this audio book, do yourself a favor and pull the trigger. The story itself is interesting and immerisive, and the performance is great (the guys flow, clarity, accents, etc are all fantastic)... a rare "all-5 star" worthy purchase.

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Cormac’s classic

What else can be said about No Country for Old Men. From the book... to the movie, it’s agreed upon that it’s a masterpiece. But I think the book has a lot of different ways of being interpreted. Because the plots and characters are symbolic of good and evil, right and wrong. It’s a morality play. You know what’s coming but you’re still invested in seeing how it plays out. And what the meaning of it is. A man on the run with money, and a guy hunting him down, it’s simple but brilliant. Enjoy!

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The narrator should have been someone that has a west Texas accent

The narrator should have been someone that has a west Texas accent. In this rare case the movie is just as good as the book. I've read the book twice and listen to this once.

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Good book for analzyes

It is a good book for analyzing and great for a english class. I might

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Excellent Audio Book!

I enjoyed the movie. When I realized the movie was based upon a book, I had to listen to it. Outstanding writing and excellent narration. A must read for any man over 50 years old. Some of the dialogue in the book is amazing in it's simplicity. A "must listen".

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