A review by lawofeyes
The Road by Cormac McCarthy

dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

The style of writing is unique and some getting used to, but it's very effective. There are several really visceral and horrifying scenes in the book, but it's not entirely hopeless, though definitely very bleak. Relatively short book that you can read in one sitting if wanted. I couldn't put it down.
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