I don't think I've ever approached the writing of a book review with such a sense of ineptitude. But I honestly don't know how to begin to explain the brilliance of Cormac McCarthy's The Road. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and I can't deny its one of the most incredible books I've ever read. Forgive my pathetic attempts at a review right now and go out and get yourself a copy.
In a nutshell, The Road is about the journey a father and son take in a postapocalyptic world. The world is bleak, basically destroyed, and seemingly hopeless. But the love between the father and his son offers a small glimmer of hope in the dark nothingness. The story really suggests there is always hope as long as humanity endures. At least...that's one theme I got out of it.
The true mastery of this book is in the language. McCarthy uses words that would be prententious in any other situation or used by a less-skilled writer. I was seriously swept away by the beauty of the writing. And now I realize I'm gushing. But I am truly floored by this novel and I think everyone should read it. So...there you go.
My highest recommendation. A++
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Good thing I checked the past posts before writing a review. I completely agree with all your gushing. I couldn't possibly say it any better. Astounding. Have you read any other of McCarthy's books?
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