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In my 30s, I came across Cormac's writing and was immediately drawn to his style. The Road, in particular, resonated with me after just having my son. Someone recommended it to me, and it just so happened to be shortly after my son was born, and I think it had a significant impact on the way I parent and interact with my children. He's definitely one of my favorite authors and definitely one of the most influential on my life.
I've had Blood Meridian on my Kindle for a while now, but haven't had the chance to read it yet. After hearing this news, I think I'll make it my next read.
Well. Said.
That's quite beautiful. They are, "each the other’s world entire." Although, I hope you say, "I love you" a bit more than pops did in The Road, lol.
Do you mean that it helped you cope with the flipside of joy and fear that comes with having a child?
I highly encourage it! I'm going to read All the Pretty Horses after hearing this news. Remember these final days before you meet one of the greatest literary characters I've ever encountered: The Judge.
Warning: It's a difficult book. Thankfully, I read it with a class that kept me honest. Don't feel any shame if you want to use something like LitCharts. You can use it without paying. That's how I am, at least. When I try reading a dense classic and it turns into a slog, if I get frustrated I'll just fall off.
However, I think its themes are important today and the questions it asks of the reader can lead to some serious growth and reflection.
You hit the nail on the head. Along with self sacrifice and making difficult decisions for the well-being of a child, The Road brings these topics to the forefront.
And thanks for the heads up! I've been really into PKD lately, but after hearing this news, I might need to work my way back through McCarthy.
I haven't heard of LitCharts before, but I might have to give it a try. I tried reading Gravity's Rainbow and basically gave up. This might've saved me.