A review by le_lobey
Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy

adventurous challenging dark reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

An incredibly unique and rewarding reading experience. The Bible meets National Geographic photojournalism meets 80s slasher flick all in the guise of an anti-Western nightmare. Everything was hyper-saturated. Some of the most beautiful and horrifying prose I have ever read.

Judge Holden is a twisted Nietzschean

Purchased at Strand, read with a Center for Fiction group.
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