A coming-of-age western set on the US-Mexico Border, All the Pretty Horses is the first instalment of Cormac McCarthy's acclaimed Border Trilogy. 'His prose takes on an almost biblical quality, hallucinatory in its effect and evangelical in its power' - Stephen King, author of the Dark Tower series 'One of the greatest American novels of this or any time' - Guardian 1949. At sixteen years-old, John Grady Cole is the last bewildered survivor of long generations of Texas ranchers. Finding himself cut off from the only life he ...
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A coming-of-age western set on the US-Mexico Border, All the Pretty Horses is the first instalment of Cormac McCarthy's acclaimed Border Trilogy. 'His prose takes on an almost biblical quality, hallucinatory in its effect and evangelical in its power' - Stephen King, author of the Dark Tower series 'One of the greatest American novels of this or any time' - Guardian 1949. At sixteen years-old, John Grady Cole is the last bewildered survivor of long generations of Texas ranchers. Finding himself cut off from the only life he has ever wanted, he sets out for Mexico with his friend Lacey Rawlins. Befriending a third boy on the way, they find a country beyond their imagining: barren and beautiful, rugged yet cruelly civilized; a place where dreams are paid for in blood. A classic of American literature and a grand love story, Cormac McCarthy's novel is about the passing of childhood, of innocence and a vanished American age. Adapted into a film starring Matt Damon and Pen???lope Cruz. All the Pretty Horses is followed in the Border Trilogy by The Crossing and Cities of the Plain. Part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature.
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Add this copy of All the Pretty Horses the Border Trilogy Book 1 to cart. $3.50, poor condition, Sold by The Book Cellar rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Nashua, NH, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Vintage.
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Poor. Size: 5x0x8; Has heavy highlighting, underlining and/or writing, shelf wear, corner wear, but still a good reading copy. Has slight water damage that does not affect readability of the book. Over 1, 000, 000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders.
Add this copy of All the Pretty Horses. Cormac McCarthy (Border Trilogy) to cart. $4.26, fair condition, Sold by Dream Books Co. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Denver, CO, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Picador.
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Fair. This copy has clearly been enjoyed-expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
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Add this copy of All the Pretty Horses. Cormac McCarthy (Border Trilogy) to cart. $4.76, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Picador.
Add this copy of All the Pretty Horses. Cormac McCarthy (Border Trilogy) to cart. $4.76, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Picador.
Add this copy of All the Pretty Horses. Cormac McCarthy (Border Trilogy) to cart. $4.76, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Picador.
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Add this copy of All the Pretty Horses to cart. $5.46, fair condition, Sold by Dream Books Co. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Denver, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Alfred A. Knopf.
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Fair. This copy has clearly been enjoyed-expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
Add this copy of All the Pretty Horses the Border Trilogy Book 1 to cart. $5.63, poor condition, Sold by The Book Cellar rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Nashua, NH, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Vintage.
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Poor. Size: 5x0x8; Has heavy highlighting, underlining and/or writing, shelf wear, corner wear, . CD-ROM or supplement may not be included. The book is still a good reading copy. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations. Over 1, 000, 000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders.
This was a wonderful read. The times, the country and the attitudes of the times were brought to life like no other book I've read. I was relaxed during some of it, on the edge of my chair some of it, and wistful throughout.
Steve M
Feb 14, 2013
looks good
The item seems to be what it was represented to be...I haven't gone through it with a fine-toothed-comb - but all looks good.
brian j
May 15, 2011
Disappointing book
I had heard about the 'Border trilogy' and decided to obtain copies in order to enjoy a good read. I am afraid that when measured up against such a classic as Lonesome Dove I found the book All The Pretty Horses to be a fairly boring read and became very frustrated by the insertion of conversations in Spanish. I am currently reading The Crossing, another of the books in the trilogy and this suffers from the same fault.
So far I have found the books to be overated.
tjmccanna
Aug 27, 2009
All the Pretty Horses Galloped Away
I read this book due to the recommendations of my favorite book reviewer, my wife. I was truly amazed that I found it pedestrian. The casual lack of use of no quotation marks and throwing in Spanish with no translations made it frustrating and in places totally incoherent. His character development was still very good in spite of the of the language problem. If you speak and read Spanish it may be a better read, but if you don't, I wouldn't bother with this book.
