A review by cati
The Road by Cormac McCarthy

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

:(

I didn't cry at all, but I'm feeling choked up just thinking about it. This book had me going "McCarthy, you sick, sick man!" at times. Like, it's insane. This passage:
Can you do it? When the time comes? When the time comes there will be no time. Now is the time. Curse God and die. What if it doesnt fire? It has to fire. Could you crush that beloved skull with a rock? Is there such a being within you of which you know nothing? Can there be? Hold him in your arms.
I JUMPED. And then that scene where they find the
burnt baby
... Are you kidding me!!!!! I knew that the
dad was going to die
because he was coughing and I saw the
parent death tag
on here, but jesus christ man. I'm just gonna be staring into space for a couple days until I find another book to read. 
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