Probably my favorite book I've ever read. Its A brilliant western novel. But it's not for the faint of heart. It certainly earned its reputation for gruesome and relentless violence. It's an endlessly fascinating book that defies interpretation. Of all the work of Cormac McCarthy I've read so far, the only one I'd say could almost tie with this one for his best would be the road. It manages to be both brutally realistic while also seeming almost mythical in its apocalyptic nature. Would recommend if your not afraid of how disturbing it is.