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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
If I had to rate the first 150 pages then I would rate it more than 5 stars and the book should have ended there, I could not really start enjoying the second half and I kept thinking about the first 150 pages.
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
I need to write a proper review. But this is my favorite novel. Ever. It takes me longer to each time, as I submerge in the language, the philosophy, the landscape. Just tremendous.
After reading my third McCarthy novel in one year, I have no problem with connecting multiple lines with the word "and." When I read his novels, I feel a special privilege for living in New Mexico and being able to imagine the landscape through personal experiences, unlike many others who rely on movies to fuel their imagination of the Southwest. Having a knowledge of Spanish will also help the reader, I was able to ask my parents if there was a word I didn't know (or paragraph). Reading his novels gives me a sense of acknowledgement and appreciation to my culture and background, especially considering how many white people forget the original cowboys were the vaqueros.
I think this is my least favorite novel of his yet, but mostly because it is a rather long read when you consider his writing style. However the length is needed as the main character will make numerous crossings through the border. The last 40 pages will connect the entire novel and the ending may leave you heartbroken. It's a beautiful story worth the read.
I think this is my least favorite novel of his yet, but mostly because it is a rather long read when you consider his writing style. However the length is needed as the main character will make numerous crossings through the border. The last 40 pages will connect the entire novel and the ending may leave you heartbroken. It's a beautiful story worth the read.
The story of a young man comings to age. A story that captures Billy’s struggles as he tries to do what he knows is right while battling the unknown circumstances as an orphan. Lewis does have an unusual writing style that may take some getting used to. Would read again