Apr 19, 2023
The Road by Cormac McCarthy is an engrossing novel filled with suspense and drama that takes readers on an intense, emotional journey. It follows the lives of two characters, a father and son, as they travel across a stark and hostile post-apocalyptic world in search of a better life. The story has a strong moral message which is thought-provoking and the characters’ struggles in the face of adversity are quite moving. The author paints vivid descriptions of the landscape as the pair progresses through their dangerous journey, which helps bring the story to life. While The Road was heartbreakingly memorable, the characters fall a bit flat, and the novel’s extremely slow (and even boring) pace, lead me to rate it 3.5/5 stars.