Fatman 15 Posted October 12, 2006 http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display...n=9780307265432 The first time I've read McCarthy, but it definitely won't be the last. Story of a father and son trying to survive in a world that has been destroyed by nuclear war. Not much of a sci-fi story, much more the tale of two people who only have each other. McCarthy paints a horribly bleak picture but makes it compelling enough for you to want to go on. Very powerful stuff about the love of a father and son. Anyone else read it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skins 0 Posted October 12, 2006 On my night table. McCarthy is one of America's greatest living writers and I have enjoyed all of his other books immensely. His last book No Country for Old Men was very different from all of his previous work but great. I understand this new one is very different also. Most of his other stuff is set in the South and West in the past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatman 15 Posted October 12, 2006 I've heard that his two latest works are both very different than everythign else that he's written. I'm planning on picking up something else by him, I just haven't decided what yet. Skins - drop me a PM when you finish The Road, if you like. I'd be interested to hear what you think. Also, looks like the film version of No Country for Old Men just finished shooting. Directed by the Coens... http://imdb.com/title/tt0477348/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vote Quimby2 0 Posted October 12, 2006 Also, looks like the film version of No Country for Old Men just finished shooting. Directed by the Coens... http://imdb.com/title/tt0477348/ cool. never read McCarthy before, but i'm gonna pick this one up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukon Cornelius 3 Posted October 12, 2006 im just finishing the amber chronicles and was looking for a new book ill try this on out thanks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CeleryJello 0 Posted October 13, 2006 Thank you for the recommendation. Went over to amazon to read a little about it & it looks like the perfect next novel for me to get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Neutron 1 Posted October 13, 2006 Coolness - looks like a good read. I'll add it to my list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skins 0 Posted October 13, 2006 Coolness - looks like a good read. I'll add it to my list. I told you to read No Country for Old Men months ago, goober. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Neutron 1 Posted October 13, 2006 I told you to read No Country for Old Men months ago, goober. Yeah, I know. It's buried on my list. I'm getting my fill of reading with Norton's Anthology of American Lit volumes C-E this semester. I can't wait to have time to read something of my own choosing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skins 0 Posted October 13, 2006 (edited) Yeah, I know. It's buried on my list. I'm getting my fill of reading with Norton's Anthology of American Lit volumes C-E this semester. I can't wait to have time to read something of my own choosing. I forgot you were getting yer learn on. Sorry. You are excused. I told you it was something you'd like, though, and it is. Not long or deep reading, but excellent. Go grab it and thank me by being an A student. Oh, and go tell those ninnies in the disturbing thread we shouldnt lock up Americans without due process. Edited October 13, 2006 by skins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorcher 259 Posted October 13, 2006 Thanks for introducing me to an author that is new to me, I hope someday I can return the favor. My favorite book of all time is "Catcher in the Rye". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skins 0 Posted October 13, 2006 And if you guys want to get really serious, try Blood Meridian by McCarthy. One of the most grim, poetic and unique novels I have ever read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatman 15 Posted October 13, 2006 I've heard that Blood Meridian is pretty amazing - shocking, violent, apocalyptic. Sounds like a nice read! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vote Quimby2 0 Posted October 13, 2006 I've heard that Blood Meridian is pretty amazing - shocking, violent, apocalyptic. Sounds like a nice read! just cruised by borders and picked up No Country for Old Men and Blood Meridian. Now which one to read first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skins 0 Posted October 13, 2006 just cruised by borders and picked up No Country for Old Men and Blood Meridian. Now which one to read first. No Country for Old Men. It is a lot easier read and Blood Meridian is heavy heavy heavy. Get yer feet wet with McCarthy then dive in head first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T_bone65 53 Posted October 13, 2006 No Country for Old Men. It is a lot easier read and Blood Meridian is heavy heavy heavy. Get yer feet wet with McCarthy then dive in head first. Speaking of diving in head first, I would love to dive in head first to VQ2's avy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatman 15 Posted October 13, 2006 Speaking of diving in head first, I would love to dive in head first to VQ2's avy Literature and booby-jiggling - what's not to love about the Huddle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donutrun Jellies 21 Posted October 13, 2006 I just have a hard time imagining any of you miscreants reading anything but pron and Beverage Mart sales flyers. NTTAWWT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatman 15 Posted October 13, 2006 I just have a hard time imagining any of you miscreants reading anything but pron and Beverage Mart sales flyers. NTTAWWT. I's been learned real good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Neutron 1 Posted October 13, 2006 And if you guys want to get really serious, try Blood Meridian by McCarthy. One of the most grim, poetic and unique novels I have ever read. I dropped by Amazon today and read about several of McCarthy's books - Blood Meridian looks very interesting. I added it to my list along with The Road, No Country for Old Men and The Border Trilogy. It'll be a refreshing change of pace from the bitter lesbian poetry I am reading now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donutrun Jellies 21 Posted October 14, 2006 (edited) It'll be a refreshing change of pace from the bitter lesbian poetry I am reading now. Perhaps this verse refutes Neutron's assertion that McCarthy's yammering has anything on the genre of bitter lesbian poetry ... BAN MAN -- If walking erect's what God selects, Be it hairless on back and blessed with a rack. Sporting a dong is simply soooo wrong -- Perfection is lipstick, not some goofy dipstick. One of the voices in my head wrote that just for this occassion -- I think my feminine side is a lesbian ... though she's typically more lipstick than bitter ... I think she was just trying to be helpful. EDIT: you can't substitute "oscar meyer" for slang in the midst of POETRY!! Had to adjust my art to fit within the oppression!! Bah- typical conservative censorship ... the outrage ... Edited October 14, 2006 by Donutrun Jellies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatman 15 Posted April 16, 2007 The Road just won the Pulitzer... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18139055/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatman 15 Posted April 16, 2007 I also finished No Country For Old Men a couple of weeks ago. Interesting, moves along well, a very different voice. I liked the Road better, but Country was a good read. Probably going to the Border Trilogy next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skins 0 Posted April 16, 2007 The Road just won the Pulitzer... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18139055/ He shouldnt have won for The Road. That is a Pulitzer based on his life work and long overdue but he should have won it for earlier works, not this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Neutron 1 Posted April 17, 2007 On my night table. McCarthy is one of America's greatest living writers and I have enjoyed all of his other books immensely. His last book No Country for Old Men was very different from all of his previous work but great. I understand this new one is very different also. Most of his other stuff is set in the South and West in the past. Loved The Road, didn't care all that much for No Country for Old Men - seemed mailed in for a writer like McCarthy. The Border Trilogy was very good. Blood Meridian was fantastic. Thanks again, skinsy - excellent recommendation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
