Suttree by Cormac McCarthy is a raw and vivid novel set in Knoxville, Tennessee, following the life of Cornelius Suttree, a man who rejects his privileged upbringing to live in the margins of society. He chooses to live on the banks of the Tennessee River, among the homeless and outcasts, in a life filled with hardship, absurdity, and moments of fleeting grace. Through McCarthy’s haunting, poetic prose, the novel captures Suttree’s struggle for meaning and redemption in a world that seems indifferent to his existence. Suttree explores themes of alienation, suffering, and the search for identity, and it is notable for its unflinching portrayal of life on society’s periphery. The book challenges conventional narratives of success and failure, inviting readers to contemplate the complexities of human experience and the pursuit of freedom. McCarthy’s darkly lyrical writing makes Suttree one of his most powerful and introspective works.