Greg answers “I read the first few pages, it is dark! ...”

Chris Ng asked this question about The Road:

I read the first few pages, it is dark! Would I commit suicide before the end of the book? Or are there any light in the ending?

Greg Chris, this is probably the darkest book I've ever read. I'm halfway through. There are moments, so far, of beauty. Keep going!…moreChris, this is probably the darkest book I've ever read. I'm halfway through. There are moments, so far, of beauty. Keep going!(less)

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Robert Bear Try his other book, Underdark. Try that darkness on for size.
Aug 23, 2021 01:01PM · flag

Greg Robert, I do like this author, next up is Blood Miridian which I hear is very dark. Ultimately I didn't much care for The Road. ...more
Nov 06, 2021 12:28PM · flag

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