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Outer Dark by Cormac McCarthy

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dark mysterious sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

It's interesting seeing the seeds that would form the storied literary career of Cormac McCarthy. Though none of the sardonic humor and absurd nihilism of Blood Meridian or the familial introspection of his later works is present in Outer Dark, his lyrical prose has the strength of the masters. Outer Dark is a Celtic ballad given novel length and depth and explores the invisible commons and depraved poverty of Southern Appalachia, where time stands painfully still and miracles unfortunately do happen.

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