“All the Pretty Horses” is a novel by Cormac McCarthy published in 1992. It follows the journey of a young cowboy named John Grady Cole as he travels from Texas to Mexico in search of a new life after the death of his grandfather and the loss of his family ranch. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the harsh realities of life. As John Grady and his friend Lacey Rawlins navigate the challenges of the open range, they encounter various characters, including a beautiful girl named Alejandra. The novel delves into the complexities of human relationships and the struggle between tradition and modernity in a changing world.