The Road
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The Road
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The Road
Civilization destroyed, this is the story of a father and son as they journey across a post-apocalyptic America. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction, The Road tells the story of a father and son as they journey across a post-apocalyptic landscape that has destroyed most of civilization.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionIn a burned-out and desolate America, a father and his young son journey through a grim and ravaged landscape. Their destination is the coast, but they have no certainty of what, if anything, awaits them there. Beneath a darkened sky, they traverse a world where remnants of civilisation are reduced to ash and metal, and the air is thick with despair. The duo is armed only with their resolve, a pistol for protection, and a profound bond that keeps them tethered to each other amidst the chaos.
As they make their way through silent, abandoned towns and desolate highways, the father and son encounter lawless bands of savagery, surviving on whatever remnants of life they can salvage. Despite the horrors that confront them, their love for one another serves as a flicker of light in the overwhelming darkness. They must navigate a treacherous path, where every step is laden with peril and hope seems an increasingly distant memory.
The Road, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, is an incandescent novel by Cormac McCarthy, offering a poignant and haunting story of survival and humanity. This compelling narrative delves into the stark reality of a post-apocalyptic world, exploring the depths of human despair and resilience. Without flinching, McCarthy portrays the best and worst of humankind, envisaging a future where brutality and kindness coexist in fragile balance.
The novel's stark prose and heart-rending emotions draw readers into a journey that is as spiritually uplifting as it is physically arduous. In the face of a world stripped bare of life and hope, the relationship between the father and son underscores a tender and enduring aspect of the human spirit. Their story is a testament to the enduring power of love and the unshakeable will to persevere, even in the bleakest of times.
An exemplar of post-apocalyptic writing, The Road stands as a true modern classic. It is a masterful, moving, and increasingly prescient novel that continues to resonate with readers around the world. This edition is part of the Picador Collection, celebrating some of the finest works in contemporary literature, commemorating Picador’s 50th Anniversary. Furthermore, fans of Cormac McCarthy can look forward to his eagerly anticipated new novels, The Passenger and Stella Maris, published by Picador in October 2022.
Series: Picador Collection
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The Road is described as gripping, haunting, and ultimately redemptive. It creates a powerful, suffocating atmosphere that stays with readers long after finishing. Praised as a modern classic and masterpiece, it's noted for its deep humanity and unforgettable impact.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781035003792
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 August 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Picador
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 233g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Cormac McCarthy is one of the most enigmatic and reclusive superstars of the modern literary world. Living and writing from El Paso, Texas, he has shunned all requests for interviews, appearances at bookshops or literary festivals.Nonetheless, he remains one of the most admired writers of the last fifty years. His eight novels have received extraordinary reviews, being hailed as masterpieces of American literature. He has won the American National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award for All the Pretty Horses, the first book of The Border Trilogy.Cormac McCarthy is the author of twelve novels and a play. All his novels are available in Picador editions. He died in June 2023.
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