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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
sad
fast-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
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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:
Yes
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Just waiting for the day when I don't want to reread this again and again and sob every time
This book is the two main characters trying to find enough food and water to survive in an apocalypse for 300 pages, with the occasional encounter with another survivor. It’s also the best piece of apocalypse media I’ve ever consumed.
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Beautifully written and heartfelt story about a father and son traversing a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape (the cause is left ambiguous), exploring what it means to be kind and “carry the fire” when humanity has nothing left.
I disagree with others about the story feeling repetitive. McCarthy’s writing is certainly unique but I found it elegant and well-paced, and am looking forward to reading his other books. And yes, this book is super bleak but it was also more hopeful than I expected.
I disagree with others about the story feeling repetitive. McCarthy’s writing is certainly unique but I found it elegant and well-paced, and am looking forward to reading his other books. And yes, this book is super bleak but it was also more hopeful than I expected.
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced