For the past couple of weeks I have been engrossed in the book by Cormac McCarthy. People probably know him best by his works of 'The Road' and 'No Country For Old Men'. If you happen to have read either of those, you will know that his work is not necessarily the most upbeat of topics. His books are usually very descriptive and focus on some pretty heavy themes. Wikipedia describes him as 'He has written ten novels spanning the Southern Gothic, Western, and modernist genres'. Southern Gothic? I had no idea that such a genre existed! It somehow does describe his style though.
Blood Meridian ups the ante on both of those aforementioned books. It makes both of those books seem like the latest Dr Seuss release. Blood Meridian is violent, graphic, engaging, dark, well written, hard to put down, etc. It is amazing to me that some people are blessed to have such an incredible imagination and ability to describe that imagination so vividly and precisely. If you are looking for a great read, pick this book up and be ready to go on a ride through time and space back into a land of total lawlessness.
Back in the law abiding world, it is Friday and it is time to wrap up some work and get ready for the weekend!
Blood Meridian ups the ante on both of those aforementioned books. It makes both of those books seem like the latest Dr Seuss release. Blood Meridian is violent, graphic, engaging, dark, well written, hard to put down, etc. It is amazing to me that some people are blessed to have such an incredible imagination and ability to describe that imagination so vividly and precisely. If you are looking for a great read, pick this book up and be ready to go on a ride through time and space back into a land of total lawlessness.
Back in the law abiding world, it is Friday and it is time to wrap up some work and get ready for the weekend!
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