Book Review: No Country for Old Men

Keeping the Cormac McCarthy streak alive, I dove into No Country for Old Men because I knew the Coen brothers were making the film and I didn't want to miss out on not having read the book before seeing the movie [see Little Children]. My father recommended this book and I sure am glad I read it. It was an easy read, taking me only about a week or so to finish it with only reading on the subways and a few pages here and there after work. The story follows a good ole' Texas boy [Llewelyn Moss] in east Texas who is minding his own business when he comes across some shot-up cars, dead people, a load of drugs, and millions of dollars in the middle of the desert. He takes the money and when he goes back to the scene of the crime he realizes he's not the only who knows where it is. His taking of the money sets off a chain of events that are truly creepy and captivating. McCarthy once again demonstrates his skill in story-telling and the characters [Anton Chigurh] are haunting and perfect for the big screen. The film opens up nationwide on November 21st.