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I loved The Road. I really enjoyed how the bleakness of his novel is probably an accurate representation of what the end of the world will be like. So many novels (and movies) have a "happy" ending and The Road was like Nope. You can decide to make this a happy ending but due to the conditions and reality, you can assume it's not." I love the gritty realness of it.
Meagen, I couldn't agree more. If that's how you feel about The Road, I really can't wait for you to read one of my Great De-evolution books and tell me what you think of it.
I just read Slaughterhouse Five last week and loved it! I also loved The Road. Two great novels. Also, thanks for adding me. I look forward to reading your book in the near future. I have a few I need to get through, then I will probably order it.
My favorite book is Earth Abides by George Stewart. I've eventually gotten most of my friends and every book club i've ever joined to read it. Written in the 1950's, it is still with me--like your books. I think your "blocks" will be my new best reads to recommend--the concepts stay with me. The silent....and the emotions and thoughts of the remaining--
Hi Geline, thanks so much! The only way books like mine have a chance to succeed is via word-of-mouth by those who read it and loved it, so I'm very grateful for your recommendations.
The Road was assigned to some 14-15 year olds to read. Do you think they are old enough, experienced enough to actually appreciate this book? Granted, too many of todays youth seem to believe in The Maze Runner or Hunger Games, not a reality based bleak future. I started this book several times before I could actually read it. I'm usually a sci-fi junkie. While I think the book is a masterpiece, it is also one of the saddest, loneliest books I've ever read
That's a great question, Carol. My take on it is that it's the perfect book for teenagers to read because it's accessible due to the the simplicity with which McCarthy writes while also challenging them to think above a 'Young Adult' (Maze Runner, Hunger Games, etc.) level. It's one of those unique books, like Catcher in the Rye, that is easy to understand and is readable yet ensures the reader is challenged by the tone, themes, and central topic.
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I loved The Road. I really enjoyed how the bleakness of his novel is probably an accurate representation of what the end of the world will be like. So many novels (and movies) have a "happy" ending and The Road was like Nope. You can decide to make this a happy ending but due to the conditions and reality, you can assume it's not." I love the gritty realness of it.
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Meagen, I couldn't agree more. If that's how you feel about The Road, I really can't wait for you to read one of my Great De-evolution books and tell me what you think of it.
I just read Slaughterhouse Five last week and loved it! I also loved The Road. Two great novels. Also, thanks for adding me. I look forward to reading your book in the near future. I have a few I need to get through, then I will probably order it.
My favorite book is Earth Abides by George Stewart. I've eventually gotten most of my friends and every book club i've ever joined to read it. Written in the 1950's, it is still with me--like your books. I think your "blocks" will be my new best reads to recommend--the concepts stay with me. The silent....and the emotions and thoughts of the remaining--
Hi Geline, thanks so much! The only way books like mine have a chance to succeed is via word-of-mouth by those who read it and loved it, so I'm very grateful for your recommendations.
The Road was assigned to some 14-15 year olds to read. Do you think they are old enough, experienced enough to actually appreciate this book? Granted, too many of todays youth seem to believe in The Maze Runner or Hunger Games, not a reality based bleak future. I started this book several times before I could actually read it. I'm usually a sci-fi junkie. While I think the book is a masterpiece, it is also one of the saddest, loneliest books I've ever read
That's a great question, Carol. My take on it is that it's the perfect book for teenagers to read because it's accessible due to the the simplicity with which McCarthy writes while also challenging them to think above a 'Young Adult' (Maze Runner, Hunger Games, etc.) level. It's one of those unique books, like Catcher in the Rye, that is easy to understand and is readable yet ensures the reader is challenged by the tone, themes, and central topic.
