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A review by tubegeek
Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
5.0
I put this book down about halfway through, for several months. Its grimness is unparalleled in my experience. Nor have I read anything I can point to as more expertly written. I knew I'd pick it back up eventually and I am now closer to 3/4 through.
I paused just now to look up some commentary - I'm interested in getting some context for this singular book. It appears I may have to read [b:Paradise Lost|15997|Paradise Lost|John Milton|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1526070678l/15997._SY75_.jpg|1031493] after this.
"Unforgettable" as a synonym for "haunting." I cannot overstate either the beauty or the ugliness of this book. Man's inhumanity to man writ extra-large.
.... and finished. Strange ending, and yet satisfying I guess. Not a letdown, anyway.
I'm amazed at how well-written this is. And how shockingly dismal.
I paused just now to look up some commentary - I'm interested in getting some context for this singular book. It appears I may have to read [b:Paradise Lost|15997|Paradise Lost|John Milton|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1526070678l/15997._SY75_.jpg|1031493] after this.
"Unforgettable" as a synonym for "haunting." I cannot overstate either the beauty or the ugliness of this book. Man's inhumanity to man writ extra-large.
.... and finished. Strange ending, and yet satisfying I guess. Not a letdown, anyway.
I'm amazed at how well-written this is. And how shockingly dismal.