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A review by lukeknight
The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy
4.0
I have finally finished this book after literal months of trying. Cormac McCarthy's The Passenger is an absolutely brilliant novel. I'm a big fan of Cormac McCarthy, I like his writing style (although it certainly is not for everyone) and he is really good at telling a compelling, challenging story. This novel, however, was incredibly difficult to read. McCarthy seems to have employed every single tactic he could to make The Passenger unbelievably challenging to read. For example, there are absolutely no quotations marks, and dialogue is often formatted in bizarre ways. Additionally, McCarthy is a master of writing winding, complex sentences and these can often run for multiple lines. Another example is the content of the novel, which is often deeply philosophical or complex, like the multi-page conversation about nuclear physics. These things make the novel difficult to read, yes, but they also enhance it in deeply impressive ways. Every stylistic choice feels deeply deliberate and contributes to the resonance of the symbols and themes of the novel. As previously mentioned, The Passenger is a very philosophical novel. There is a surprisingly intricate plot, but it really only serves as a background for the exploration into the novel's themes. There is deep examinations of guilt, mortality, and purpose within The Passenger, and the best parts of the novel are those where characters engage in conversation about these things. These conversations, while often difficult to follow, are rife with interesting and engaging ideas and are so enjoyable to read. Also, there is a surprisingly delicate and positive portrayal of a trans woman, who is one of the most compelling characters in the novel, and it was genuinely cool to see positive trans representation. McCarthy has crafted a true work of artful literary fiction in The Passenger, and I highly recommend it, despite the intense effort that reading it demands.
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I have finally finished this book after literal months of trying. Cormac McCarthy's The Passenger is an absolutely brilliant novel. I'm a big fan of Cormac McCarthy, I like his writing style (although it certainly is not for everyone) and he is really good at telling a compelling, challenging story. This novel, however, was incredibly difficult to read. McCarthy seems to have employed every single tactic he could to make The Passenger unbelievably challenging to read. For example, there are absolutely no quotations marks, and dialogue is often formatted in bizarre ways. Additionally, McCarthy is a master of writing winding, complex sentences and these can often run for multiple lines. Another example is the content of the novel, which is often deeply philosophical or complex, like the multi-page conversation about nuclear physics. These things make the novel difficult to read, yes, but they also enhance it in deeply impressive ways. Every stylistic choice feels deeply deliberate and contributes to the resonance of the symbols and themes of the novel. As previously mentioned, The Passenger is a very philosophical novel. There is a surprisingly intricate plot, but it really only serves as a background for the exploration into the novel's themes. There is deep examinations of guilt, mortality, and purpose within The Passenger, and the best parts of the novel are those where characters engage in conversation about these things. These conversations, while often difficult to follow, are rife with interesting and engaging ideas and are so enjoyable to read. Also, there is a surprisingly delicate and positive portrayal of a trans woman, who is one of the most compelling characters in the novel, and it was genuinely cool to see positive trans representation. McCarthy has crafted a true work of artful literary fiction in The Passenger, and I highly recommend it, despite the intense effort that reading it demands.
Merged review:
I have finally finished this book after literal months of trying. Cormac McCarthy's The Passenger is an absolutely brilliant novel. I'm a big fan of Cormac McCarthy, I like his writing style (although it certainly is not for everyone) and he is really good at telling a compelling, challenging story. This novel, however, was incredibly difficult to read. McCarthy seems to have employed every single tactic he could to make The Passenger unbelievably challenging to read. For example, there are absolutely no quotations marks, and dialogue is often formatted in bizarre ways. Additionally, McCarthy is a master of writing winding, complex sentences and these can often run for multiple lines. Another example is the content of the novel, which is often deeply philosophical or complex, like the multi-page conversation about nuclear physics. These things make the novel difficult to read, yes, but they also enhance it in deeply impressive ways. Every stylistic choice feels deeply deliberate and contributes to the resonance of the symbols and themes of the novel. As previously mentioned, The Passenger is a very philosophical novel. There is a surprisingly intricate plot, but it really only serves as a background for the exploration into the novel's themes. There is deep examinations of guilt, mortality, and purpose within The Passenger, and the best parts of the novel are those where characters engage in conversation about these things. These conversations, while often difficult to follow, are rife with interesting and engaging ideas and are so enjoyable to read. Also, there is a surprisingly delicate and positive portrayal of a trans woman, who is one of the most compelling characters in the novel, and it was genuinely cool to see positive trans representation. McCarthy has crafted a true work of artful literary fiction in The Passenger, and I highly recommend it, despite the intense effort that reading it demands.
Merged review:
I have finally finished this book after literal months of trying. Cormac McCarthy's The Passenger is an absolutely brilliant novel. I'm a big fan of Cormac McCarthy, I like his writing style (although it certainly is not for everyone) and he is really good at telling a compelling, challenging story. This novel, however, was incredibly difficult to read. McCarthy seems to have employed every single tactic he could to make The Passenger unbelievably challenging to read. For example, there are absolutely no quotations marks, and dialogue is often formatted in bizarre ways. Additionally, McCarthy is a master of writing winding, complex sentences and these can often run for multiple lines. Another example is the content of the novel, which is often deeply philosophical or complex, like the multi-page conversation about nuclear physics. These things make the novel difficult to read, yes, but they also enhance it in deeply impressive ways. Every stylistic choice feels deeply deliberate and contributes to the resonance of the symbols and themes of the novel. As previously mentioned, The Passenger is a very philosophical novel. There is a surprisingly intricate plot, but it really only serves as a background for the exploration into the novel's themes. There is deep examinations of guilt, mortality, and purpose within The Passenger, and the best parts of the novel are those where characters engage in conversation about these things. These conversations, while often difficult to follow, are rife with interesting and engaging ideas and are so enjoyable to read. Also, there is a surprisingly delicate and positive portrayal of a trans woman, who is one of the most compelling characters in the novel, and it was genuinely cool to see positive trans representation. McCarthy has crafted a true work of artful literary fiction in The Passenger, and I highly recommend it, despite the intense effort that reading it demands.
Merged review:
I have finally finished this book after literal months of trying. Cormac McCarthy's The Passenger is an absolutely brilliant novel. I'm a big fan of Cormac McCarthy, I like his writing style (although it certainly is not for everyone) and he is really good at telling a compelling, challenging story. This novel, however, was incredibly difficult to read. McCarthy seems to have employed every single tactic he could to make The Passenger unbelievably challenging to read. For example, there are absolutely no quotations marks, and dialogue is often formatted in bizarre ways. Additionally, McCarthy is a master of writing winding, complex sentences and these can often run for multiple lines. Another example is the content of the novel, which is often deeply philosophical or complex, like the multi-page conversation about nuclear physics. These things make the novel difficult to read, yes, but they also enhance it in deeply impressive ways. Every stylistic choice feels deeply deliberate and contributes to the resonance of the symbols and themes of the novel. As previously mentioned, The Passenger is a very philosophical novel. There is a surprisingly intricate plot, but it really only serves as a background for the exploration into the novel's themes. There is deep examinations of guilt, mortality, and purpose within The Passenger, and the best parts of the novel are those where characters engage in conversation about these things. These conversations, while often difficult to follow, are rife with interesting and engaging ideas and are so enjoyable to read. Also, there is a surprisingly delicate and positive portrayal of a trans woman, who is one of the most compelling characters in the novel, and it was genuinely cool to see positive trans representation. McCarthy has crafted a true work of artful literary fiction in The Passenger, and I highly recommend it, despite the intense effort that reading it demands.
Merged review:
I have finally finished this book after literal months of trying. Cormac McCarthy's The Passenger is an absolutely brilliant novel. I'm a big fan of Cormac McCarthy, I like his writing style (although it certainly is not for everyone) and he is really good at telling a compelling, challenging story. This novel, however, was incredibly difficult to read. McCarthy seems to have employed every single tactic he could to make The Passenger unbelievably challenging to read. For example, there are absolutely no quotations marks, and dialogue is often formatted in bizarre ways. Additionally, McCarthy is a master of writing winding, complex sentences and these can often run for multiple lines. Another example is the content of the novel, which is often deeply philosophical or complex, like the multi-page conversation about nuclear physics. These things make the novel difficult to read, yes, but they also enhance it in deeply impressive ways. Every stylistic choice feels deeply deliberate and contributes to the resonance of the symbols and themes of the novel. As previously mentioned, The Passenger is a very philosophical novel. There is a surprisingly intricate plot, but it really only serves as a background for the exploration into the novel's themes. There is deep examinations of guilt, mortality, and purpose within The Passenger, and the best parts of the novel are those where characters engage in conversation about these things. These conversations, while often difficult to follow, are rife with interesting and engaging ideas and are so enjoyable to read. Also, there is a surprisingly delicate and positive portrayal of a trans woman, who is one of the most compelling characters in the novel, and it was genuinely cool to see positive trans representation. McCarthy has crafted a true work of artful literary fiction in The Passenger, and I highly recommend it, despite the intense effort that reading it demands.
Merged review:
I have finally finished this book after literal months of trying. Cormac McCarthy's The Passenger is an absolutely brilliant novel. I'm a big fan of Cormac McCarthy, I like his writing style (although it certainly is not for everyone) and he is really good at telling a compelling, challenging story. This novel, however, was incredibly difficult to read. McCarthy seems to have employed every single tactic he could to make The Passenger unbelievably challenging to read. For example, there are absolutely no quotations marks, and dialogue is often formatted in bizarre ways. Additionally, McCarthy is a master of writing winding, complex sentences and these can often run for multiple lines. Another example is the content of the novel, which is often deeply philosophical or complex, like the multi-page conversation about nuclear physics. These things make the novel difficult to read, yes, but they also enhance it in deeply impressive ways. Every stylistic choice feels deeply deliberate and contributes to the resonance of the symbols and themes of the novel. As previously mentioned, The Passenger is a very philosophical novel. There is a surprisingly intricate plot, but it really only serves as a background for the exploration into the novel's themes. There is deep examinations of guilt, mortality, and purpose within The Passenger, and the best parts of the novel are those where characters engage in conversation about these things. These conversations, while often difficult to follow, are rife with interesting and engaging ideas and are so enjoyable to read. Also, there is a surprisingly delicate and positive portrayal of a trans woman, who is one of the most compelling characters in the novel, and it was genuinely cool to see positive trans representation. McCarthy has crafted a true work of artful literary fiction in The Passenger, and I highly recommend it, despite the intense effort that reading it demands.
Merged review:
I have finally finished this book after literal months of trying. Cormac McCarthy's The Passenger is an absolutely brilliant novel. I'm a big fan of Cormac McCarthy, I like his writing style (although it certainly is not for everyone) and he is really good at telling a compelling, challenging story. This novel, however, was incredibly difficult to read. McCarthy seems to have employed every single tactic he could to make The Passenger unbelievably challenging to read. For example, there are absolutely no quotations marks, and dialogue is often formatted in bizarre ways. Additionally, McCarthy is a master of writing winding, complex sentences and these can often run for multiple lines. Another example is the content of the novel, which is often deeply philosophical or complex, like the multi-page conversation about nuclear physics. These things make the novel difficult to read, yes, but they also enhance it in deeply impressive ways. Every stylistic choice feels deeply deliberate and contributes to the resonance of the symbols and themes of the novel. As previously mentioned, The Passenger is a very philosophical novel. There is a surprisingly intricate plot, but it really only serves as a background for the exploration into the novel's themes. There is deep examinations of guilt, mortality, and purpose within The Passenger, and the best parts of the novel are those where characters engage in conversation about these things. These conversations, while often difficult to follow, are rife with interesting and engaging ideas and are so enjoyable to read. Also, there is a surprisingly delicate and positive portrayal of a trans woman, who is one of the most compelling characters in the novel, and it was genuinely cool to see positive trans representation. McCarthy has crafted a true work of artful literary fiction in The Passenger, and I highly recommend it, despite the intense effort that reading it demands.
Merged review:
I have finally finished this book after literal months of trying. Cormac McCarthy's The Passenger is an absolutely brilliant novel. I'm a big fan of Cormac McCarthy, I like his writing style (although it certainly is not for everyone) and he is really good at telling a compelling, challenging story. This novel, however, was incredibly difficult to read. McCarthy seems to have employed every single tactic he could to make The Passenger unbelievably challenging to read. For example, there are absolutely no quotations marks, and dialogue is often formatted in bizarre ways. Additionally, McCarthy is a master of writing winding, complex sentences and these can often run for multiple lines. Another example is the content of the novel, which is often deeply philosophical or complex, like the multi-page conversation about nuclear physics. These things make the novel difficult to read, yes, but they also enhance it in deeply impressive ways. Every stylistic choice feels deeply deliberate and contributes to the resonance of the symbols and themes of the novel. As previously mentioned, The Passenger is a very philosophical novel. There is a surprisingly intricate plot, but it really only serves as a background for the exploration into the novel's themes. There is deep examinations of guilt, mortality, and purpose within The Passenger, and the best parts of the novel are those where characters engage in conversation about these things. These conversations, while often difficult to follow, are rife with interesting and engaging ideas and are so enjoyable to read. Also, there is a surprisingly delicate and positive portrayal of a trans woman, who is one of the most compelling characters in the novel, and it was genuinely cool to see positive trans representation. McCarthy has crafted a true work of artful literary fiction in The Passenger, and I highly recommend it, despite the intense effort that reading it demands.