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title: "Blood Meridian"
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# Blood Meridian

**Price:** € 13.58
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- **What is this?** Blood Meridian
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## Description

Blood Meridian is Cormac McCarthy's acclaimed novel of violence, survival, and the American frontier, widely regarded as one of the most significant works of modern American literature. Set along the nineteenth-century Texas–Mexico border, the story follows a teenage runaway known as the Kid as he becomes entangled with the notorious Glanton gang, a group whose brutal pursuits leave a trail of destruction across the frontier. At the centre of the novel stands Judge Holden, a mysterious and imposing figure whose presence shapes the gang's journey through a harsh and unforgiving landscape. Blending historical inspiration with powerful prose, Blood Meridian is both a striking reimagining of the Western novel and a profound exploration of human nature, violence, and destiny. "Imagine if the authors of the King James Bible, their hands guided by Satan, wrote a western" – The Times "In Blood Meridian, McCarthy reaches the peak of his style: spare and ornate at once, repetitious but endlessly readable" – Guardian Praise for Cormac McCarthy: "His prose takes on an almost biblical quality, hallucinatory in its effect and evangelical in its power" – Stephen King "McCarthy worked close to some religious impulse, his books were terrifying and absolute" – Anne Enright "In presenting the darker human impulses in his rich prose, McCarthy showed readers the necessity of facing up to existence" – Annie Proulx Part of the Picador Collection , a series showcasing outstanding works of modern literature.

Review: Ybgv - Book is in good condition
Review: A violent antithesis of the American West. - After playing the video game Red Dead Redemption 2, I came across the book Blood Meridian in various subreddits as it has a few references in the game. I was intrigued so I bought the book without a second thought. But be warned. The story is vivid in it's description of brutality and bloodshed. So, unless you can't stomach a little bit of blood and gore, I'm afraid this won't be your cup of tea. Also, the author Cormac McCarthy is known for his polysyndetic usage of "and", and he also doesn't use quotations in dialogues. So, while the prose is still beautiful to read it may be difficult for some. Concerning the book, the Picador Collection paperback is probably the most affordable version available for the Indian subcontinent and on desertcart. The book was delivered to me in perfect condition without so much as a dent.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,587 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #60 in Historical Fiction (Books) #64 in Thrillers and Suspense #67 in Action & Adventure (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 20,669 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ybgv
*by K***R on 10 June 2026*

Book is in good condition

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A violent antithesis of the American West.
*by S***Y on 25 July 2024*

After playing the video game Red Dead Redemption 2, I came across the book Blood Meridian in various subreddits as it has a few references in the game. I was intrigued so I bought the book without a second thought. But be warned. The story is vivid in it's description of brutality and bloodshed. So, unless you can't stomach a little bit of blood and gore, I'm afraid this won't be your cup of tea. Also, the author Cormac McCarthy is known for his polysyndetic usage of "and", and he also doesn't use quotations in dialogues. So, while the prose is still beautiful to read it may be difficult for some. Concerning the book, the Picador Collection paperback is probably the most affordable version available for the Indian subcontinent and on Amazon. The book was delivered to me in perfect condition without so much as a dent.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Get the Hardcover instead!!
*by M***. on 2 August 2026*

The hardcover is absolutely beautiful. I HATE the Picador version of this book just because how poor the quality of its pages are but the OG modern library version(the one that I have) is just stunning. I gave 4 stars out of 5 because the outer cover is not in a very good condition.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Blood Meridian: Cormac McCarthy (Picador Collection, 2)
- No Country for Old Men
- The Road (Oprah's Book Club)

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*Last updated: 2026-08-31*