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Cities of the Plain

Cormac McCarthy

French fictionLittérature westernHistoires d'amourRanch lifeFiction

About this book

A Texas cowboy falls in love with a Mexican prostitute, only to discover he has a rival, her pimp. The pimp refuses to let her go because he will lose money and the stage is set for a violent confrontation.

Who this is for

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A propulsive thriller that trades depth for forward motion. The voice is direct, the chapters are short, and most readers blow through it in two sittings. If you're between heavier books and want a clean reset, this fits.

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A prose-driven with strong plot, melancholic and immersive read.

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