A review by alf_read
The Road by Cormac McCarthy

dark emotional funny reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

While there’s a couple tender moments and funny dialogue throughout, the bleak mood becomes tedious early on and the writing style is some laboured cross between Hemingway and Melville. I’ve read too many books that execute this concept better.