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Book Review of The Road

The Road
The Road
Author: Cormac McCarthy
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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A disappointment. Dark and depressing, this post-apocalyptic novel doesn't cover any ground not already trodden. The flat-affect style McCarthy uses in this one is totally appropriate to the story, but it's still a tough read.