The Road
by Cormac McCarthy
The Road by Cormac McCarthy holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 504.8K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 241 pages.
About The Road
A searing, postapocalyptic novel destined to become Cormac McCarthy’s masterpiece.A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind. It is cold enough to crack stones, and when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark. Their destination is the coast, although they don’t know what, if anything, awaits them there. They have nothing; just a pistol to defend themselves against the lawless bands that stalk the road, the clothes they are wearing, a cart of scavenged food—and each other.The Road is the profoundly moving story of a journey. It boldly imagines a future in which no hope remains, but in which the father and his son, “each the other’s world entire,” are sustained by love. Awesome in the totality of its vision, it is an unflinching meditation on the worst and the best that we are capable of: ultimate destructiveness, desperate tenacity, and the tenderness that keeps two people alive in the face of total devastation.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Cormac McCarthy |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 241 |
| Genres | Fiction, Science Fiction, Classics, Horror, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.95 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 504,793 |
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What genre is The Road?
The Road is categorized as Fiction, Science Fiction, Classics, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.
Is The Road worth reading?
Based on 504.8K reader ratings, The Road has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Road?
The Road has 241 pages.
Who wrote The Road?
The Road was written by Cormac McCarthy. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for The Road?
The ISBN-13 for The Road is 9780307265430.0.
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