All the Pretty Horses (The Border Trilogy, Vol 1)

by Cormac McCarthy | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 0679744398 Global Overview for this book
Registered by jenpen of Edmonton, Alberta Canada on 10/8/2004
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Journal Entry 1 by jenpen from Edmonton, Alberta Canada on Friday, October 8, 2004
Although I likely won't read this book again, at least I can say that I've done it once. More a coming of age story than a romance, the book follows John Grady as he leaves his unhappy home on a Texas ranch to train work horses in Mexico. John is the strong silent type, who is easy to like due to his unwillingness to judge people outwardly. Although John is not a charismatic leading man, I was determined to finish the book to see what author Cormac MacCarthy had in store for him. This is definately not just a "chick book". I certainly expected more young love, but was pleasantly surprised to find that the story had some unexpected twists and turns. Why did I rate this book only a five then? Mainly the dialogue... This book is a "western" in my opinion, the banter between characters is brief and to the point, with a lack of punctuation to help the reader along. The rest I leave up to the next reader... Enjoy!

Journal Entry 2 by jenpen at Cargo & James Tea on Whyte Ave in Edmonton, Alberta Canada on Friday, October 8, 2004

Released 19 yrs ago (10/9/2004 UTC) at Cargo & James Tea on Whyte Ave in Edmonton, Alberta Canada

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Journal Entry 3 by Mugsys-mom from Courtenay, British Columbia Canada on Saturday, October 16, 2004
I first read this book about ten years ago and I remember thinking it was quite wonderful then. The second time around I was less struck with it, but I find the evocation of the landscape enjoyable. I also enjoyed the twists and turns.
Mostly, I'm thrilled I found a Bookcrossing book!

Journal Entry 4 by Mugsys-mom at Bonnie Doon Mall in Edmonton, Alberta Canada on Wednesday, October 20, 2004

Released 19 yrs ago (10/20/2004 UTC) at Bonnie Doon Mall in Edmonton, Alberta Canada

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