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A review by aryan7477
No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
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.
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.