May I point out to the author of the report above a couple of errors regarding the book, however. The Kid is not the narrator (there is no character narrator, except a bizarre, nameless “I” on the first page). The Glanton Gang were principally Apache Hunters, and their assault on the Yumas was merely in the last days of their lengthy campaign of destruction and scalp-hunting.

After a series of mishaps and a few bad choices, “the kid” and his wacky friend Toadvine are forced to join Glanton's gang against their will. Although the kid deplores the gang's thuggish characters, he is intrigued by Glanton's tough but beautiful daughter Selma who is along for the expedition. One day, Selma is accidentally washed down a raging river. The kid embarks on a daring whitewater rescue, saving her in the nick of time but suffering an injury in the process. Just when they think things can't get any worse, they are captured by the same indian tribe that Glanton's gang is planning to attack. Although they have heard terrible rumors about the tribe's brutality, it becomes clear that these rumors are not true. As the indians nurse the kid back to health, he and Selma learn to appreciate the customs and kindness of the indians. When they return to the gang, they are unable to convince them not to attack (it is revealed that the tribe has a lot of gold which is the real reason the gang is after them). The kid and Selma embark on a daring plan to disrupt the attack while Toadvine races to secure the assistance of a friendly US cavalry captain and his company of troops. In the end, the gang's attack is thwarted and most of its members are captured by the US cavalry. Glanton's most evil henchman, Judge Holden, falls from a cliff in slow motion to a rocky death following one of the film's most intense action sequences. Glanton apologizes to his daughter as he is led away, and Selma promises to visit him in prison. Toadvine hooks up with a gorgeous indian girl, while the kid and Selma are married in Yuma and live happily ever after.

After a series of mishaps and a few bad choices, “the kid” and his wacky friend Toadvine are forced to join Glanton's gang against their will. Although the kid deplores the gang's thuggish characters, he is intrigued by Glanton's tough but beautiful daughter Selma who is along for the expedition. One day, Selma is accidentally washed down a raging river. The kid embarks on a daring whitewater rescue, saving her in the nick of time but suffering an injury in the process. Just when they think things can't get any worse, they are captured by the same indian tribe that Glanton's gang is planning to attack. Although they have heard terrible rumors about the tribe's brutality, it becomes clear that these rumors are not true. As the indians nurse the kid back to health, he and Selma learn to appreciate the customs and kindness of the indians. When they return to the gang, they are unable to convince them not to attack (it is revealed that the tribe has a lot of gold which is the real reason the gang is after them). The kid and Selma embark on a daring plan to disrupt the attack while Toadvine races to secure the assistance of a friendly US cavalry captain and his company of troops. In the end, the gang's attack is thwarted and most of its members are captured by the US cavalry. Glanton's most evil henchman, Judge Holden, falls from a cliff in slow motion to a rocky death following one of the film's most intense action sequences. Glanton apologizes to his daughter as he is led away, and Selma promises to visit him in prison. Toadvine hooks up with a gorgeous indian girl, while the kid and Selma are married in Yuma and live happily ever after.

Obviously I haven't seen the road yet, but Hillcoat has the McCarthy feel down in The Proposition. Hopefully the Road works out well too.