A review by bry97
The Road by Cormac McCarthy

dark emotional hopeful tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Beautifully written story of a father and son at the end of the world. I love the way McCarthy writes and the way he maintains tension throughout. The world he builds is bleak and terrifying and yet the novel includes so much hope. 
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