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Book Review - The Road by Cormac McCarthy

12/6/2014

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I must say this is one of the most unique reads I've encountered in a long time. Cormac possesses considerable skill in weaving a believable apocalyptic story in a setting of little hope. The author exhibits an outstanding ability to get the reader to fall in love with characters who have experienced such disheartening trials.

As an author, I love the fact that this story was so successful, while breaking some of the most substantial "rules" of writing. For example, I think there are more quotation marks in this paragraph than the entire book. Whether the choice to omit such basic elements of writing is intended to emphasize the dire situation of the story, I can't say. What I can say is that it isn't missed. It stands as proof that story triumphs over form or expectations.

As might be expected of an apocalyptic themed story, this book contains some disturbing imagery and descriptions that would not be suitable for young readers and the faint of heart.

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Timothy M. Coplin link
12/7/2014 12:50:05 am

I'm putting this on my 'to read' list.

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Robert link
12/7/2014 03:05:02 am

I try to occasionally expand my reading beyond my normal sphere. Sometimes, choosing books that are highly touted like this one, and at others indie authors that are getting much less hype. I think a broad range of genres and styles helps sharpen my own abilities.

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