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Mentioned in 17 episodes

No Country for Old Men

Book • 2005
The novel follows the interweaving paths of three central characters: Llewelyn Moss, who stumbles upon a large sum of money at a drug deal gone wrong; Anton Chigurh, a ruthless and principled hitman hired to retrieve the money; and Sheriff Ed Tom Bell, who reflects on the changing world and the moral decay he witnesses.

The story is a harrowing exploration of greed, violence, and the consequences of one's actions, set in the harsh landscape of West Texas in 1980.

It delves into themes of fate vs. free will, good vs.

evil, and the ties of love, blood, and duty that shape destinies.

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Mentioned in 17 episodes

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David Rosenthal
in relation to his friendship with Brian Arthur and contribution to his writing.
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Brad Onishi
when quoting a line from the book about a psychopathic killer.
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when referring to Ethan Coen, a director of No Country for Old Men.
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as his best book, with themes suitable for conservative discussions.
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Clay Travis
, highlighting that the excellence of the movie reflects the book.
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in relation to the visceral impact of violence in McCarthy's writing.
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as a book he enjoyed, particularly highlighting the character Anton Chigurh.
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while discussing his eclectic cultural taste.
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as a book he recently read and is currently reading.
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in relation to its depiction of violence and its impact on the reader.
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