Comments on: The Road – Cormac McCarthy

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:50:09 +0000

I agree with Monique – Oprah wouldn’t pick it if it wasn’t monumentally depressing.

By: pomegranate.

pomegranate. — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:46:07 +0000

I loved that book. Loved.
I didn’t want to say much about it because I want my roommate to read it and also I suck at any sort of “review.” Concerts, books, etc. I mostly just sort of mutter about how I liked it or didn’t. So whatev. It brought to mind the Dark Tower series for me also. I need to jot down these brand-new-baby suggestions for the arrival of the spring hybrid.

By: Monique

Monique — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:47:31 +0000

There’s a reason I don’t read Oprah’s Book Club picks; too many tend to be depressing and bleak.

As for being a Dad, don’t worry too much about it. I speak as the mother (okay, I know Dads have different roles) of four grown sons. I had a blast! Yes, even when all four were teen-agers! Some of it was hard, some of it was even grueling, but the joy and energy they brought to my life was well worth it. My advice is relax and enjoy the ride.

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:14:05 +0000

As someone who’s also staring down the barrel of dad, there’s a whole lot of inspirational stuff there. The amount of meaning that’s created by having someone to care for, the nature of unconditional love… good stuff.

And, given my recent circumstances, I cried like a little fucking bitch through

SPOILER ALERT

… the father’s final speech to his son. “You’re the best guy” breaks my heart right the hell in two.

By: Peg

Peg — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 20:13:28 +0000

I disagree that McCarthy’s premise in “The Road” is that there is very little hope for the human race. The love between father and son, and the possibility that that love will be carried into the future by the son, provides the hope. Shouldn’t that be inspiring for a soon-to-be father? I think this is my favorite of all McCarthy’s novels.

By: maggie

maggie — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:22:35 +0000

I read Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

By: Mickey C

Mickey C — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:51:04 +0000

Gregger,

Don’t be snowed by the literaturah label on this can of worms. The apocalypse has been done before, been done better.

If you want something that will restore your faith in humanity, check out Barry B. Longyear. Enemy Mine is fucking brilliant, and the Circus World novels are inspired — Circus World, City of Baraboo. Suck on that, Cormac.

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:33:44 +0000

Hmm…Bill Bryson’s memoir made me laugh so hard I almost wet myself a couple of times. He’s a good one when you need light funny and yet smart books. I read him while Morgan was a brand-new behbeh.

By: jdoublep

jdoublep — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:50:50 +0000

don’t be ashamed. the series blows past “Wizard and Glass”.

does cormac ever use quotes?

it’s a hard couple months, man, when the new person comes…i recommend comics during that time. before then…perhaps a tom robbins novel will put you in a pleasant mood.

By: Gregg

Gregg — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:58:17 +0000

Excellent point – but in the DT series, at least there is the option of other worlds to save. With Cormac, not so much – we damaged the one we got.

(ashamed to admit I haven’t read the series past “Wizard and Glass”.)