Reviews

No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy

aryan7477's review against another edition

dark lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

“What do you say to a man who by his own admission has no soul? Why would you say anything?"

Having already seen the film, I wonder how that would have changed my experience with the novel. I adored "Blood Meridian" so much that I decided to give this a try. The film masterfully created suspense, while the novel focuses more on Ed Tom Bell and his introspection. I loved his inner monologues at the beginning of each chapter. The story delves into themes of fate and the inherent nature of human beings. Anton was more enigmatic in the film. He is as an instrument of fate. I love how Mccarthy doesn't reveal all details and we have to fill the gaps. The dialogue is crisp. The humor is underrated. I can't decide whether I prefer the book or the film, as they each concentrate on different aspects, but both are amazing in their own right.

nthnryn's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

4.25

jq_247's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

hurrrae's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

3.75

he_slaughtered's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

csreads_'s review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

4.25

high2921's review against another edition

adventurous challenging slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

1.0

ovanwirt's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

nevercool's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

3.0

gammonlindsey's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75