#990
Mentioned in 27 episodes
Blood Meridian
Or, The Evening Redness in the West
Book • 1992
Blood Meridian is a historical novel that depicts the brutal reality of the American West in the mid-19th century.
The story follows a 14-year-old runaway from Tennessee, known as 'the kid', who joins the Glanton gang, a historical group of scalp hunters.
The gang, led by John Joel Glanton and the enigmatic Judge Holden, is contracted to kill and scalp Native Americans but soon devolves into indiscriminate violence against various groups.
The novel explores themes of brutality, the loss of innocence, and the harsh realities of human nature, with Judge Holden serving as a central figure embodying philosophical and sadistic elements.
The book is known for its unflinching portrayal of violence and its allegorical exploration of human existence.
The story follows a 14-year-old runaway from Tennessee, known as 'the kid', who joins the Glanton gang, a historical group of scalp hunters.
The gang, led by John Joel Glanton and the enigmatic Judge Holden, is contracted to kill and scalp Native Americans but soon devolves into indiscriminate violence against various groups.
The novel explores themes of brutality, the loss of innocence, and the harsh realities of human nature, with Judge Holden serving as a central figure embodying philosophical and sadistic elements.
The book is known for its unflinching portrayal of violence and its allegorical exploration of human existence.
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Jocko Willink as his best book, highlighting its depiction of the darkness in humanity.
Jocko Willink as his best book, highlighting its depiction of the darkness in humanity.
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Tim Ferriss as a beautifully written but brutal book, selected by The Atlantic as one of the great American novels.
Tim Ferriss as a beautifully written but brutal book, selected by The Atlantic as one of the great American novels.623 snips
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David Perell in the context of 
Michael Mauboussin 's learning experiences at the Santa Fe Institute.
David Perell in the context of Michael Mauboussin 's learning experiences at the Santa Fe Institute.
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Bryan Callen in the context of a conversation about the book's depiction of a violent scene.
Bryan Callen in the context of a conversation about the book's depiction of a violent scene.
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David Senra in the context of comparing the violence described in the book to that in McCarthy's novel.
David Senra in the context of comparing the violence described in the book to that in McCarthy's novel.
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Dominic Sandbrook to illustrate the devastation of the buffalo hunt on the Great Plains.
Dominic Sandbrook to illustrate the devastation of the buffalo hunt on the Great Plains.
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Mentioned by Jocko Willink and 
Leif Babin in a discussion about the appearance of SEAL platoons and their unconventional uniforms.
Jocko Willink and Leif Babin in a discussion about the appearance of SEAL platoons and their unconventional uniforms.
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Ryen Russillo as an alternative to "The Road", suggesting it might be less emotionally impactful.
Ryen Russillo as an alternative to "The Road", suggesting it might be less emotionally impactful.
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Mentioned by Zach Bush as one of his favorite authors, known for his brutal descriptions of death and pain.
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Mentioned by Luther Ray Abel , who was reading it and reflecting on the cinematic nature of American downtowns.
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Mentioned as a book that was despised at first but ended up being enjoyed.
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