Cities of the Plain: Volume Three - The Border Trilogy by Cormac McCarthy is a powerful conclusion to his evocative series set along the U.S.-Mexico border. The novel masterfully weaves themes of love, loss, and the harsh realities of life in the borderlands, capturing the struggles of cowboys and the encroaching modern world. McCarthy’s raw, poetic prose brings intensity and depth to the characters, making their triumphs and tragedies feel strikingly real. This final installment not only ties together the complex narratives of the trilogy but also offers a profound meditation on change, mortality, and the enduring spirit of the American West.
Cities of the Plain: Volume Three - The Border Trilogy by Cormac McCarthy is a powerful conclusion to his evocative series set along the U.S.-Mexico border. The novel masterfully weaves themes of love, loss, and the harsh realities of life in the borderlands, capturing the struggles of cowboys and the encroaching modern world. McCarthy’s raw, poetic prose brings intensity and depth to the characters, making their triumphs and tragedies feel strikingly real. This final installment not only ties together the complex narratives of the trilogy but also offers a profound meditation on change, mortality, and the enduring spirit of the American West.
Picador, 1998 hardback first edition some shelf wear but otherwise fine/very good condition
