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For a post-apocalyptic novel, The Road didn’t quite deliver what I was hoping for. The pacing was extremely slow, and not much actually happened throughout the book, which made it feel like a bit of a drag at times. I kept expecting more, but it never really came. That said, I did appreciate how well the author conveyed the emotions of the characters—the bleakness, the desperation, and the small moments of hope. I also really liked how, no matter what, the kid always reminded his father that they were the good guys. That dynamic was the highlight for me. Overall, it had some strong emotional moments, but as a whole, it didn’t fully work for me. 2.5 stars.