The Road (Oprah's Book Club)
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Cormac McCarthy's post-apocalyptic novel 'The Road' is a powerful and heartbreaking story of a father and son navigating a shattered world. The book is full of dark, depressing, creepy, and terrifying visions of a future that will never happen to mankind. It is a book of great love and compassion, and is a warning to all of us that we must put aside our good-bad-adoration and start again.
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Cormac McCarthy's post-apocalyptic novel 'The Road' is a powerful and heartbreaking story of a father and son navigating a shattered world. The book is full of dark, depressing, creepy, and terrifying visions of a future that will never happen to mankind. It is a book of great love and compassion, and is a warning to all of us that we must put aside our good-bad-adoration and start again.
Pros
- Engaging storyline
- Well-developed characters
- Unique post-apocalyptic setting
- Heartfelt and evocative
- Relatable themes
Cons
- Overly sentimental and philosophical
- Some parts feel forced
- Lack of depth in some parts
- Unrealistic elements
- Lack of emotional depth
Description
The Road is a searing postapocalyptic novel by Cormac McCarthy, which has been acclaimed by critics and readers alike. This book is part of Oprah's Book Club and belongs to the Fiction category.
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Specifications
Publisher | Vintage |
Number of Pages | 256 |
ISBN | 0307265439 |
Language | English |
Publisher:‎ | Vintage (March 28, 2006) |
Paperback:‎ | 287 Pages |
Isbn-10:‎ | 9780307387899 |
Language:‎ | English |
Isbn-13:‎ | 978-0307387899 |
Lexile Measure | 670l |
Item Weight:‎ | 11.2 Ounces |
Lexile Measure:‎ | 670l |
Dimensions | 8 X 5.1 X 0.9 Inches |
Asin:‎ | 0307387895 |
Dimensions:‎ | 8 X 5.1 X 0.9 Inches |
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