sheparmy 's review for:

The Crossing by Cormac McCarthy

5.0

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I’ve had to sit with this one awhile and think about all the content. The entire book was like a tremendous weight bearing down on me and pushing me into the ground, but it was a wonderful experience. This book is thematically heavy on suffering and death and how it binds us together. The sparse landscapes that are described here also reflect the emptiness and sorrow of the world and the characters life. This book is tragic but one of the most beautiful pieces I’ve read. The slow pace is intentional as you are forced to meditate on the events, philosophy and lessons being given here.