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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
This book sucked me in immediately. It was harrowing and disorienting, especially because of the child. And you're left wondering what on earth happened.
medium-paced
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-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
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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:
Yes
I already knew this, but this book is a masterpiece. And not in the way that people might pretend. It hits the heart, and reading it as a father of two exacerbates that. It is a simple story about a father and son roaming the landscape of a desolate post-apocalyptic world. Hunger, clothing, weather, warmth and another human here and there are the great concerns and all the while the father is trying to stay positive with his son. It breaks the heart, but they carry the fire.
I have no background in literature and do not presume to know who or what constitutes the greats of our time etcetera etcetera. But I am heartily laughing about those who seem to have an do. It is somehow extremely funny to me that nearly every 1 star-review is somewhat of a literature studies essay on the shortcomings of this book. I am sure there is some pretension in this writing, but my good critic, please see that all of us laymen are not bothered because we do not know whoever McCarthy is emulating according to you. And yes, it is somewhat repetitive, but it is exactly the different descriptions that add some flavour for the reader. Otherwise, I am quite convinced that just trying to survive is not the most colourful and varied way of living. So i'll just lay this to rest by saying that those who are not hindered by high-brow expectations or analysis will find a great interesting story worth your time.
Also, in the time some of these people wrote the essay, you can read the book. I'd choose that ;)
I have no background in literature and do not presume to know who or what constitutes the greats of our time etcetera etcetera. But I am heartily laughing about those who seem to have an do. It is somehow extremely funny to me that nearly every 1 star-review is somewhat of a literature studies essay on the shortcomings of this book. I am sure there is some pretension in this writing, but my good critic, please see that all of us laymen are not bothered because we do not know whoever McCarthy is emulating according to you. And yes, it is somewhat repetitive, but it is exactly the different descriptions that add some flavour for the reader. Otherwise, I am quite convinced that just trying to survive is not the most colourful and varied way of living. So i'll just lay this to rest by saying that those who are not hindered by high-brow expectations or analysis will find a great interesting story worth your time.
Also, in the time some of these people wrote the essay, you can read the book. I'd choose that ;)
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
sad
challenging
dark
Great book! An existential novel about a father and son. So good! Nothing really happens, but it's just a beautifully told story, the author really draws you in, I felt very excited when important events occurred and emotionally attached to the characters.
