No Country for Old Men

When I came into your life your life was over. It had a beginning, a middle, and an end. This is the end. You can say that things could have turned out differently. That they could have been some other way. But what does that mean? They are not some other way. They are this way. You're asking that I second say the world. Do you see?
Yes, she said, sobbing. I do. I truly do.
Good, he said. That's good. Then he shot her.

No country for old men tells the story of a violent cat-and-mouse chase between a Vietnam veteran, a ruthless hitman, and a sheriff in the desolate landscape of West Texas. The novel seems modeled after a modern western, with its themes of justice, morality, and fate, and its sparse and gritty style. The author creates a vivid and realistic atmosphere with his descriptions of the settings and the characters, and his use of dialogue that reflects the Texan accent and dialect. However, this can also make it difficult for non-native readers to follow the story, especially combined with the writing style that often omits punctuation marks and quotation marks.

The plot of the novel explores the consequences of greed, violence, and chance in a changing world. The novel raises questions about the nature of evil, the role of law, and the meaning of life. The characters are complex and conflicted, each with their own motivations and perspectives. The novel also has a surprising and unconventional ending, which fitted the story perfectly I think.

Cormac McCarthy created a bleak harsh world, where chaos and violence are integrated parts of this world and seems to be inevitable.
For now I rate this as 4 stars, but this might change after a reread.