A beautiful portrait of the land I love in the American west, pitted against all ill and evil man can do. Really engaging set pieces, some of the best descriptions I’ve read, sprawling prose. The worst parts of being a man amidst beautiful and unforgiving country.
Side note if you meet someone who says this book is “awesome”, run quickly.
2d ago
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Like 60% through. Just when it was getting a bit meandering, Mccarthy brought back my favorite character and used them for one off scenes that played like a Revenant-esque survival story. This is one of the best American novels I have ever read. I know that’s not a new take.
Apr 1, 2024
blood, guts, gore, and the wild wild west by cormac.
as a palette cleanser, the grandfather or alternative manga’s autobiographical masterpiece. Incredible read if you are curious about the history of manga, postwar japan, or the creative process of manga-making in general.
Nov 11, 2024
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A non traditional western about a man’s life, starting in his home country and continuing in the US after he’s separated from his family. I would say this is not my usual genre (historical fiction), but I serious loved it and everyone in my book club enjoyed it as well. It’s paced nicely, so I never got bored, and the writing was so enjoyable.
Feb 24, 2024
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I think mountain lions are so cool, just thinking about them right now. If I could have a mountain lion as a companion I so would. They are beautiful creatures, iconic symbols of the American west, which I also love. If I ever saw one in the wild I would be so scared but later I’d think it was cool.
Apr 16, 2025
God why oh why have we trapped him to such a horrible fate as this. Release him
6d ago
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Getting some hoops in. Shooting hoops. I’ve worked for 9.5 hours straight today, wanna hit the hoops after work?
4d ago