A review by cati
Child of God by Cormac McCarthy

dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I don't think this guy is up to any good.

I read this after finishing Blood Meridian, and compared to the latter, Child of God is meh. It's a fast read if you want something to occupy you, but it's just about a guy doing bad stuff until he dies. Huge content warning for necrophilia, dear God. 
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