Two books for you today you lucky dogs.
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
This book is completely horrifying and intense and I couldn’t read it at night because I would get skurred. It’s about a man and his son trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world where very few people are still alive, most of which are cannibals. The air is filled with ash; and there is no sun nor plants nor animals. This usually isn’t my type of book, but McCarthy also wrote a little story you might of heard of called “No Country for Old Men,” so I was intrigued. And despite its depressing content, this book is amazing. The bond between the man and his son is the most poignant and powerful relationship I’ve ever read in a book. I finished on Sunday morning and I just sat there and balled in my bed for 10 minutes. Basically, you should read it; but not alone at night.
Score: Cheeseburger
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
I have a copy with a different cover that has an endorsement on it from J.K. Rowling, which is why I bought it. So good job book cover people. This is more of young adult novel, originally published in 1948. The narrator is 17-year-old Cassandra who lives in poverty with her family in an old English castle. She writes in her journal about the significant changes that take place in her life over a six month period. The changes stem from two wealthy brothers coming into their lives after they inherit the mansion down the road. It has kind of a Pride and Prejudice type feel to it, and many references are made to Jane Austen throughout the book. It’s a cute and funny book; but sometimes a little tedious.
Score: Meh
3.05.2008
Book Review Time: Double Edition
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Okay, you are making my book reviews look like shiz. Yours sounds much more educated. And you=speed reader.
p.s. I decided that even if Oprah endorsed the book, it doesn't mean it is amazing.
You make me want to read and finish a book.
I still cannot decide whether I want to read The Road or not! Great writing may not necessarily eclipse a story of cannibalism and a depressing push for survival. I still don't know.
The other one sounds light and fluffy, which has it's place, I suppose.
Thanks for the recs, Caca.
"The Road" is one of the best books I have ever read. The man can write. The way he constructs his sentences is poetry, and his cadence is easy. I read aloud to Tim because I was amazed at how beautiful his language was.
Chris you must put aside Outlander and try it.
I am lucky enough to be taking a class on Cormac McCarthy. I have read everything he has written except his first two novels and No Country int he past 3 months. "The Road" is just so beautiful. Simple, eloquent, touching. I am glad you liked it. I want everyone I know to read it now.
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