No Country for Old Men
novel by McCarthy
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No Country for Old Men is a 2005 novel by Cormac McCarthy. It is a modern western that begins with a drug deal gone wrong. The story follows Llewelyn Moss, a Vietnam War veteran who discovers $2 million and is subsequently pursued by a relentless killer. The novel is known for its dark violence and bleak themes, exploring the nature of good and evil. It was adapted into a critically acclaimed film by the Coen brothers in 2007.123
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