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re: No Country for Old Men is streaming on Netflix
Posted on 8/15/16 at 12:57 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
Posted on 8/15/16 at 12:57 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
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This is such a great movie that is a direct adaptation of a just ok book.
I couldn't disagree more. It's the book that got me into Cormac McCarthy. The audiobook version really surprised me because I had no expectations other than it would probably be a cheesy version put out because the studio wanted it. It's now my favorite audiobook, period. The movie is so good because most of the dialogue is verbatim. The coin flip scene is just as riveting in the book. And the book has sheriff Bell's backstory and includes the hitchiker, two things the movie really could have used even though it would add length.
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Posted on 8/15/16 at 1:19 pm to Tigris
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I couldn't disagree more. It's the book that got me into Cormac McCarthy
It's probably McCarthy's weakest book though, so I get the criticism when juxtaposed with how great the movie is.
I liked both as well, but it's probably my least favorite McCarthy book. It's one of my favorite movies though, so it's a weird paradox.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 2:48 pm to Tigris
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It's the book that got me into Cormac McCarthy.
Had you read any of his other books before this one?
I agree with others that it isn't one of his best. It is still good, but doesn't have near the weight of his other works (excluding Child of God).
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