Groundhog 24 Posted June 20, 2007 I got this as a Father's Day gift from a relative. Despite the fact that Oprah selected it for her book club (which usually gets a knee-jerk from me), I gave it a shot. Ten pages in, and I was completely hooked. If you can get past the fact that you need a thesaurus for at least a word per page, it is a fantastic read and truly frightening. The book is called "The Road", and the author is Cormac McCarthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,894 Posted June 20, 2007 Reviews seemed to be mixed. I love end of the world stories so I'll check it out Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mephisto 15 Posted June 20, 2007 I'm trying to make the time to break it open... mmm read the entire thing in one day. Gave it a I was actually motivated to read it due to the interview Orcah did with the author just recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoytdwow 202 Posted June 20, 2007 you need a thesaurus for at least a word per page, So you can look up synonyms and antonyms while you read? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparkling Wiggles 0 Posted June 20, 2007 So you can look up synonyms and antonyms while you read? If a Woodchuck could read book with without wood, do you think a Woodchuck would? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PackerAttacker 0 Posted June 20, 2007 Frightening book about the end of the world? How about Revelation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Groundhog 24 Posted June 20, 2007 So you can look up synonyms and antonyms while you read? dictionary, thesaurus...whatever. Them words were tough to reckon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillybear 366 Posted June 20, 2007 dictionary, thesaurus...whatever. Them words were tough to reckon. Including the word "dictionary" in a dictionary is just a way for the shadow government to mess with our minds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mephisto 15 Posted June 20, 2007 dictionary, thesaurus...whatever. Them words were tough to reckon. A thesaurus would serve the same purpose. Don't listen to hoytddoucheass. You should be recognized for having an idea what a thesaurus is on this bored. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrdirt73 0 Posted June 20, 2007 How long is it??? Longer than a picture book, sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Groundhog 24 Posted June 20, 2007 How long is it??? In paperback, I think it's a little under 300 pages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Concrete Charlie 0 Posted June 21, 2007 McCarthy is truly the master of bleakness. Try any of his books and see if you can carry on that day. I haven't read this latest, but someday, when i'm feeling all good and fuzzy, i'll need another shot of Dr. Doom to balance me out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Groundhog 24 Posted June 21, 2007 McCarthy is truly the master of bleakness. Try any of his books and see if you can carry on that day. I haven't read this latest, but someday, when i'm feeling all good and fuzzy, i'll need another shot of Dr. Doom to balance me out. this is the 1st book of his that I've read, and I read a few reviews of it as well. It has been suggested that this is the first book he's done that mixes the usual bleakness with hope, and I would agree with that. It somehow varies between harrowing and uplifting throughout the book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gocolts 300 Posted June 21, 2007 In paperback, I think it's a little under 300 pages. Thanks. I will check this out. Longer than a picture book, sorry. Don't be sorry. I did go to public schools. Despite that huge disadvantage, I know how to read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
