Cities of the Plain (The Border Trilogy, #3)
by Cormac McCarthy
Cities of the Plain by Cormac McCarthy holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 14.6K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 292 pages.
About Cities of the Plain
The concluding volume of the Border trilogy. In this magnificent new novel, the National Book Award-winning author of All the Pretty Horses and The Crossing fashions a darkly beautiful elegy for the American frontier. It is 1952 and John Grady Cole and Billy Parham are working as ranch hands in New Mexico, not far from the proving grounds of Alamogordo and the cities of El Paso and Juarez. Their life is made up of trail drives and horse auctions and stories told by campfire light. They value that life all the more because they know it is about to change forever.The change comes when John Grady falls in love with a beautiful, ill-starred Mexican prostitute and sets in motion a chain of events as violent as they are unstoppable. Haunting in its beauty, filled with sorrow, humor, and awe, Cities of the Plain is a genuine American epic.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Cormac McCarthy |
| Published | 1996 |
| Pages | 292 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.07 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,638 |
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What genre is Cities of the Plain?
Cities of the Plain is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Cities of the Plain worth reading?
Based on 14.6K reader ratings, Cities of the Plain has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Cities of the Plain?
Cities of the Plain has 292 pages.
Who wrote Cities of the Plain?
Cities of the Plain was written by Cormac McCarthy. It was first published in 1996.
What is the ISBN for Cities of the Plain?
The ISBN-13 for Cities of the Plain is 9780679747190.0.
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