Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Az út by Cormac McCarthy

78 reviews

steff_jade's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A bleak and sombre read. The post-apocalyptic story line is truly harrowing. Whilst sometimes repetitive the story was a unique take on the apocalypse genre following a father intent on keeping his son alive. From the horrible things they witness to the moments of love and happiness they share, this book was a true journey. The ending tied things up a little too neatly but overall a really good book. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cannibalism and Murder

eininthebird's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Suicide, Torture, and Violence

laurenparham's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cannibalism, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Murder, Slavery, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and Violence

Minor: Pedophilia

ellenmurr16's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Death of parent, Death, War, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, and Abandonment

Minor: Cannibalism

coco_5's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense 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

4.75

though it has misogynistic undertones, it was a rlly great read, so i try to separate the author from the book as a whole

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Cannibalism, Gun violence, and Murder

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Rape

vaikeliblikas's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-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? Yes

4.0

I had to read this book for class and until I got about 50 pages in, I was very unsure. But as I got enveloped into the post-apocalyptic world the novel takes place in, I grew to appreciate it more and more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Cannibalism, Murder, and Grief

Minor: Rape and Suicide

debbie13410's review against another edition

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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Animal cruelty, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Pregnancy, Murder, and Gore

jonbrady's review against another edition

adventurous dark sad tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

I devoured this in a handful of sittings - been a while since a book has captured my attention so raptly. A man and his son travel a post-apocalyptic America of wildfires, ashen skies and as little trust among men as there are supplies to share. Their joint experience is harrowing, their bond the sole remnants of humanity in an otherwise desolate wasteland. McCarthy’s copy is intense, overflowing with melancholy and despondency. And yet you cannot tear yourself away from this father-son’s cross-country journey, living in hope that they find what they’re looking for.

(Even though, in your heart of hearts, you know there’s only one way this tale can possibly end.)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Child abuse, Suicide, Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Gun violence