Cities of the Plain by Cormac McCarthy

Cities of the Plain

The Border Trilogy #3

Cormac McCarthy

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced

293 pages | first published 1999

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In Cormac McCarthy's Cities of the Plain, two men marked by the boyhood adventures of All the Pretty Horses and The Crossing now stand together, between their vivid pasts and uncertain futures, to confront a country changing beyond recognition. ...
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Summary of 565 reviews

Moods

sad 86%
reflective 63%
dark 59%
adventurous 45%
emotional 40%
challenging 31%
tense 27%
mysterious 9%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 26% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.02

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