Brian E. (ft-ball-fn) - , reviewed A great book... on 6/8/2009 + 33 more book reviews

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Excellent character development.. not through long wordy paragraphs about them or a complete history of how they got where they were, but through how they react to their present environment. A man and his son on "The Road", trying to reach warmer climate after everything has burned (I'm assuming nuclear war--although they never really hit radiation). The entire world is gray, ash filled, and nearly devoid of life. Starvation and freezing are as big a danger as the struggle to avoid those who remain alive by preying on others. There is no one they can trust except each other.

My only complaint with the book is it ends too soon... it could have kept going (because it was so good). Very enjoyable read... gripping, emotionally moving, it does a great job of putting you in the character's shoes and getting you to root for things to work out for them as they struggle to survive. Definitely read it before you see the movie...

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