The Road by Cormac McCarthyMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow. What can I say. This book took my soul apart and abandoned it in pathetic, tattered remnants. I spent a few days picking up the pieces.
This story glows in my mind now like an ember, seared into my imagination like a brand on bare flesh. It may crust over, but that fiery mark will remain. The pain was worth it -- oh so worth it -- for the agony of beauty this book creates.
For the desperate love that is palpable on every page. For the aching and horror and staggering loss, but also for the hope and angelic selflessness.
I envy anyone who has yet to go through its rite.
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You're not the only one I've heard say this type of thing about this book. Must get to it! I had a similar but maybe slightly more conflicted reaction to Blood Meridian, but I've heard this one is quite different. I'm slightly gun-shy just because of his intensity, but also drawn back because of the searing beauty.
ReplyDeleteThis was my first McCarthy, so I didn't have any basis for comparison. I loved it. Would be a good one to read with a reading buddy.
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