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mackenzeereads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? No
4.0
1abookwormdiary_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jeckly's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
mythical_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
alayna017's review against another edition
4.0
Wow! This is a frightening apocalypse! The father and son are on the Road trying to get to somewhere that is safe and warm. There is little hope except for the son and his continued existence. This story is vague in its ending, but I think its open ending gives me a chance to hope for this civilization.
magnolia4039's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
headinthebooks's review against another edition
5.0
Did I just find my new favourite book? I might have..
I love the movie so much and the book is just as good!
The book is slowpaced and can be really boring at times, but that's how the lives of the man and the boy is. The relationship between those two is complicated but also so wholesome.
I love the movie so much and the book is just as good!
The book is slowpaced and can be really boring at times, but that's how the lives of the man and the boy is. The relationship between those two is complicated but also so wholesome.
connorlangham's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not really sure what it is that's keeping me from giving this book five stars.
In terms of keeping me on edge, it surpasses anything else I've ever read. The horrifying moments would permeate my thoughts in the day and have me listening for any sound at night.
The story and events were not too fantastical, given that in this post-apocalyptic setting the author could have written what he pleased. This added to the sense that you were reading a premonition of your own future.
But I just didn't love it.
It's purposely cold. I get that. But even the warm moments felt insignificant. Maybe that's the point too.
So yeah 4 stars.
In terms of keeping me on edge, it surpasses anything else I've ever read. The horrifying moments would permeate my thoughts in the day and have me listening for any sound at night.
The story and events were not too fantastical, given that in this post-apocalyptic setting the author could have written what he pleased. This added to the sense that you were reading a premonition of your own future.
But I just didn't love it.
It's purposely cold. I get that. But even the warm moments felt insignificant. Maybe that's the point too.
So yeah 4 stars.
jordanmayne's review against another edition
5.0
Still an absolute benchmark of the genre. I'll probably always return to this every few years.
franciscapcneto's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.75