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charlote_1347's review against another edition
2.0
This left me wholly unsatisfied. Perhaps that is because I am a big fan of post-apocalyptic literature and television, and I felt that this book failed to conjure a convincing back story or a truly engaging narrative. I pitied the man and his son, and I liked the matter-of-fact stream of consciousness that The Road was almost written in. It was easy to feel 'in the moment'. I didn't like the lack of grammar or that there were no chapter titles (although without them, it was quite an interesting parallel between the reality of the book and the endless writing on the pages). Overall a tragic and hopeless story, with many flaws, but the journey itself between the man and his son, and the bond they share, did give the reader something special to consider and remember in the years to come.
marina_alkhovik's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
criss's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
copp62's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
rachremmes's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
bella_robl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
isla08's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
callareads69's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
bea_frankie's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Haunting, hopeless, a beautiful story of life. Some may say it's too black and white, the dialogue is simple, the good people try to be good and the bad people are bad. If you think this way then I feel like you just missed the point of the greater beauty of this piece and the story of life, generation, pain and balance. Anyway ... the girls who get it, get it and I fear the girls who don't may not be able to read critically and thoughtfully.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Cannibalism, Sexual violence, Death, and Murder