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Literary Fiction· United States

All the Pretty Horses

by Cormac McCarthy
Aggregate Editorial Score65/100
★National Book Award
Published 1993306 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Cormac McCarthy's All the Pretty Horses (1993) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. John Grady Cole, sixteen years old and the last of a Texas ranching dynasty, rides with his friend into Mexico in 1949, seeking a life of cowboy freedom. McCarthy's National Book Award winner is a gorgeous and brutal coming-of-age story—a tragedy of lost innocence and the end of the frontier. Themes of horses, Texas, Mexico run through the work. The book has received recognition from National Book Award 1993.

Book Details

AuthorCormac McCarthy
Published1993
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages306
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780679744399
Editorial Score65/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

National Book Award
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is All the Pretty Horses about?

John Grady Cole, sixteen years old and the last of a Texas ranching dynasty, rides with his friend into Mexico in 1949, seeking a life of cowboy freedom. McCarthy's National Book Award winner is a gorgeous and brutal coming-of-age story—a tragedy of lost innocence and the end of the frontier.

Who wrote All the Pretty Horses?

All the Pretty Horses was written by Cormac McCarthy, from United States. First published in 1993.

What awards has All the Pretty Horses won?

All the Pretty Horses has received the following awards and honours: National Book Award 1993.

Is All the Pretty Horses worth reading?

All the Pretty Horses is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 54/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in horses, Texas, Mexico.

Where can I buy All the Pretty Horses?

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What category is All the Pretty Horses?

All the Pretty Horses is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is All the Pretty Horses from?

All the Pretty Horses originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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