Llewelyn Moss is hunting in Texas, close to the US-Mexican
border, when he stumbles upon a convoy of wrecked, shot up vehicles. When he
comes closer to investigate, he finds a bag filled with money - and although he
knows better than to take it, he goes and does just that. He believes ( and
rightly so) that the wreck is a result of a feud between two drug cartels.
Soon, he is hunted by a psychopathic hitman, and not even the police can
protect him or his family.
I really enjoyed this novel. The characters were believable,
and like other McCarthy books, the atmosphere was gritty and realistic. The
story was intense and suspenseful. Along with superb tension and action, the
story also showed how greed could lead to horrible things. I think that people
who like action novels and books with a hunt/chase being one of the main
storylines would enjoy reading this book. However, it was not just action -
there were plenty of deeper, sadder themes going on in the novel. Overall, I
thought that this book was terrific, and I highly recommend it to others.
Reviewed by NK, Grade 10
Montrose Library
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