Free Audiobook : All the Pretty Horses, by Cormac McCarthy

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.