Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West
by Cormac McCarthy
Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy holds a highly rated rating of 4.18 out of 5, based on 71.1K reader ratings. First published in 1985. The book spans 351 pages.
About Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West
Blood Meridian is an epic novel of the violence and depravity that attended America's westward expansion, brilliantly subverting the conventions of the Western novel and the mythology of the Wild West. Based on historical events that took place on the Texas-Mexico border in the 1850s, it traces the fortunes of the Kid, a fourteen-year-old Tennesseean who stumbles into a nightmarish world where Indians are being murdered and the market for their scalps is thriving.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Cormac McCarthy |
| Published | 1985 |
| Pages | 351 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Horror |
| Average Rating | 4.18 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 71,095 |
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What genre is Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West?
Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Horror.
Is Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West worth reading?
Based on 71.1K reader ratings, Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West has an average score of 4.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West?
Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West has 351 pages.
Who wrote Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West?
Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West was written by Cormac McCarthy. It was first published in 1985.
What is the ISBN for Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West?
The ISBN-13 for Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West is 9780679728760.0.
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