A Cormac McCarthy "Heads Up"

[R.a.]

I've so far behind in my "little" reading schedule that I've not even begun anything of Mr. McCarthy's.

But, I remember quite a few group members chiming in on an old post "a ways" back. So, I thought I'd post this.

Okay . . . here goes . . . with trepidation:

I just saw a preview to Cormac McCarthy's latest novel, THE ROAD.

The preview slated the release date for this Fall. Viggio Mortensen and Cheriz Theron will be the leads.


So . . . to McCarthy fans, I hope I bring "good news" rather than "bad." Of course, that depends upon the adaptation, production, and ultimately, the reader / viewer.

--R.A.

[Martyn]

The Road is very overrated as a piece of literature. It is good in its own way...but I don't see anything profound in it, just bad symbolism...I liked the ending and the gory stuff...but it's a novella...not a proper novel. I've heard McCarthy's Blood Meridian is the best. I went to my local library today and ordered it...some fucker had it out on loan...the bloody cheek!

[[deleted user]]

I think The Road was compelling. It was one of the best books I'd read that year. I was fascinated by the disconnection from time and place. With no (or very little) explanation. Also the way the story started as a story of a man with a boy focused on a goal that makes little sense and then slowly shifted throughout until it became the end of the mans story and the beginning of the boys story. I read it in a couple of days. I felt a weird emotional connection to the disconnection. I probably wont see the movie because I'm sure there will be an interpretation that dissappoints me. And they will probably try to "explain" the story to me and that will just piss me off. Blood Meridian Or the Evening Redness in the Westwas relentlessly ugly, mean and cruel. It took me 6 months to read it.I had to force myself and was left horribly depressed. I don't think I'll be reading anymore Cormac McCarthy.

[Dan, deadpan man]

Martyn wrote: "I went to my local library today and ordered it...some fucker had it out on loan...the bloody cheek! ."

You need to post more often if you've got material like this Martyn! Tis why we love you.

[Ry]

Martyn wrote: "The Road is very overrated as a piece of literature. It is good in its own way...but I don't see anything profound in it, just bad symbolism...I liked the ending and the gory stuff...but it's a no..."

I couldn't really stomach all the gore to be found in "Blood Meridian"...I think that his Border Trilogy was actually the best of his work.

[João]

I liked the road. It make me think about George Romero zombie movies written by a dead Faulkner and talking about Jesus. I am improving this joke.