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A review by apriltrepagnier
The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I have no idea how to rate this book, so I am giving it a 5 because it's McCarthy and you should read McCarthy (of course, if you have never read McCarthy, don't start here, or Blood Meridian either)
First, I didn't read it; I just read it. If you've spent time with McCarthy before, you know exactly what I mean.
Next, this read more like his earlier novels (translation: Faulkner). I described it to someone as "Orchard Keeper and No Country had a baby."
Last, I wish I had scheduled this one when I had time to read it and Stella Maris back-to-back. I didn't, and I regret it. I am currently attempting to rearrange an impossible reading schedule to get the second book in as soon as possible.
I love McCarthy. His prose is stunning, his movements brilliant. I have no idea what I just read, and I can't wait to read it again.
First, I didn't read it; I just read it. If you've spent time with McCarthy before, you know exactly what I mean.
Next, this read more like his earlier novels (translation: Faulkner). I described it to someone as "Orchard Keeper and No Country had a baby."
Last, I wish I had scheduled this one when I had time to read it and Stella Maris back-to-back. I didn't, and I regret it. I am currently attempting to rearrange an impossible reading schedule to get the second book in as soon as possible.
I love McCarthy. His prose is stunning, his movements brilliant. I have no idea what I just read, and I can't wait to read it again.