It is a father /son story ,but sure hits you on a lot of other levels too.
So the common understanding is that the story ends without hope ?
I must admit thatthe phrases about the " trout in the streams with patterns on its back" etc didnt give me a clue -it just seemed like life was headed towards a more primordial stage -more primitive beings were the only ones to survive ?
The man with the shotgun towards the end opened a glimmer of hope imho .Could he have some sort of wood lore that means the future lays in a neolithic way of life -away from the remains of the dead civilizations ?
just asking the book circle a few questions here ..
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Originally Posted by Raellus
I'm not sure. I'm curious but I don't want it to taint the experience when I read the book again.
I've read The Road twice now and I must say that it's the most emotionally exhausting reading experience I've ever had. It's the only novel that's ever made me cry. I don't know if it would affect me so if I didn't have my own young son. Regardless, it's a brilliant novel, well deserving of the Pulitzer, IMHO.
If the film is even half as powerful as the novel, I'm not sure I'm ready for it. It's definitely light holiday season fare.
If anyone sees the film, PLEASE post a review here.
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