Author : Cormac McCarthy
Length : 10h03
Narrated by : Frank Muller
Category : Literature & Fiction
Possibility of free reading : YES
Cormac McCarthy, though understated and humble in the realm of American fiction, possesses a commanding and unwavering voice that demands attention. In his sixth novel, All the Pretty Horses, McCarthy presents a modern cowboy odyssey, resonating with timeless significance. Set in the late 1940s, this narrative follows the trials and tribulations of John Grady Cole, a 16-year-old Texan straddling the tumultuous threshold between youth and adulthood.
The story commences with the passing of Cole's grandfather, the permanent separation of his parents, and the heartbreaking sale of the family ranch, which held countless childhood dreams. Restless and unmoored, Cole embarks on a journey across the vaquero frontier into the harsh landscapes of northern Mexico, accompanied by his friend Lacey Rawlins. Despite its stark portrayal of harsh realities and the author's spare prose, All the Pretty Horses is an exquisitely lyrical and profoundly romantic tale. It both chronicles the fading frontier and mourns the loss of a bygone era, capturing the essence of a changing world.
I remember reading All The Pretty Horses sat on a ridge in the Himalayas. About as far as you could get from the southern US described in the book. It still blew my mind. You will be missed, Cormac
— Bill Heath (@BillRHeath) June 14, 2023
Embark on the mesmerizing journey of "All the Pretty Horses," the first book in Cormac McCarthy's celebrated Border Trilogy. This audiobook, narrated by the talented Frank Muller, spans a compelling 10 hours and 1 minute of narrative that transports listeners to the late 1940s Texas and Mexico. Follow John Grady Cole, a young Texan who becomes entangled in passionate and perilous circumstances beyond the American border.
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