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The Road

Author:
Cormac McCarthy
Read by:
Tom Stechschulte
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Ratings
Book
589
Narrator
115
Release Date
March 15, 2007
Duration
6 hours 41 minutes
Summary
The 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.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2019

An incredible story and wonderful narrator. McCarthy's words resonated with me long after I finished. Highly recommend.

Profile Avatar Sherdella May 2024

A very powerful book. Enjoyed every bit of it.

Profile Avatar Dietmar B. Jul 2024

I saw the movie which was horrible. The book is the opposite.

Profile Avatar Eamon M. Nov 2023

Great narration and voices for the characters. Incredible book.

Profile Avatar Thorn Nov 2023

Certainly beautifully written, and immersive narration. It’s not a new dystopian concept, and yet, a story I wanted to listen to the end. Such as it was

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2024

The end of the world - we dont know why nor for the survivors what hope is left for a possible future. Awful with no beginning nor end but beautifully written, poetry.

Profile Avatar Leigh Bates May 2025

I suffered through the whiney banter trying to empathize with Papa and his dilemma.

Profile Avatar Laura L. Mar 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, such as the subject matter was. I gave both narrator and author 5 stars. The theme of care between the man and the young boy took you through many a sweet and sad journey.

Profile Avatar Lena<3 Mar 2025

Sad. Very depressing.

Profile Avatar Jacqui B Jan 2025

This book won't fall out of my mind. I have read a lot of dystopian fiction so these moments, these trials aren't that new to me. Framed though, in one man's journey to find a safe place for his son, the base questions of what is humanity, what is community, and how can we trust are central to my understanding of this book. Left me sad at the end but feeling hopeful. Beautifully written. Highly recommend.

Profile Avatar Camryn Ashrows Jan 2025

I didn't expect to like this book as much as I did. It's a heartbreaking story of a fathers love for his son. However, some of the motivations of the father in the book are lost on me. It's definitely a books that I would listen to again!

Profile Avatar Carolyn B. Dec 2024

I had watched the movie several times through the years. The book is a spell-binder. I felt like I was walking the road with these two characters as they continue to adapt and adjust to the challenges. It made me think about the future of mankind if the leaders elected to go down the path of destruction of mankind. It speaks to the ability of a father and son who are driven by their love as they deal with their fears. A remarkable book and story.

Profile Avatar Hector B. Dec 2024

Made me cry at work

Profile Avatar Greg L Nov 2024

Book and narrator are great. The recording ended before the end of the book

Profile Avatar Sonali Kuwadekar Nov 2024

I enjoyed the book and wanted to k ow what happens next. It was dreary and hard to listen to given the setting but the relationship between the ‘near perfect’ father and pure, innocent child was wonderful to discover. Narrative writing at its best- very descriptive scenes- you can feel their emotions. I was wondering how it would end and although the culmination was evident, it didn’t disappoint me.

Profile Avatar Kubrickchick Nov 2024

Kinda boring and the boy was annoying

Profile Avatar Mohamed E. Jun 2024

Certainly beautifully

Profile Avatar Markham R. Jun 2024

Majority of the book is: Boy: “I’m scared Papa” Papa: “I’m sorry son”

Profile Avatar K.R.S Nov 2023

I’m not sure how this book is award winning. I found it boarding and monotonous. Yes I get it’s a story about the end of the world and survival. Blah,blah,blah. But there was so much room to make this a very good book. The narration was flat and monotone. I found myself tuning out

Profile Avatar Osman Raidhan Sep 2023

I had high expectations for this but found it a bit too slow and repetitive. However the world building and characters were well fleshed out and kept me engaged.

Profile Avatar D. Morrison Aug 2023

I wanted to like this book and had pretty high expectations but it was difficult to follow along with, the overuse and repetitive nature of his descriptions and comparisons made it dull to listen to. I didn't love the narrator's voice either if I am being totally honest.

Profile Avatar Peter J. Jul 2023

Didn’t know what to expect, I think I’ve seen a part of the film so perhaps that’s what pricked my interest. I thought it was a great listen. Heart wrenching and heart warming. I thought the narration was spot on for this book. How a short period of time of two fictitious peoples lives in a fictitious time can keep me so wrapped is amazing.

Profile Avatar Yvonne N. Jul 2023

A truly grim world depicted in this book. Really makes you think about what is 'living' as opposed to just 'surviving'. Enjoyed it a lot. Way better than the movie.

Profile Avatar Valerie P. Jan 2023

A difficult and haunting book to read, not my typical genre but in the end I’m glad I read it. McCarthy explores the human response when everything is ending, and in particular, the focus is on a father and son. I’d recommend it if you like end of the world science fiction.

Profile Avatar Christine P. Jun 2022

This is one of my favourite books and movies! I am a huge dystopian fan! This book is heartbreaking, sad and hopeful. I am a blubbering mess at the end of this book and movie! I have read it many times and it still gets me! This book is definitely worth the read and the narrator does a great job!

Profile Avatar David C. Mar 2022

Dark, depressing ,powerful, a nightmare for most people , with little hope of salvation . The slow and anguishing walk through the country , with only misery behind , and a drive with scant hope pushing them on. A story that stays with you for a long time after you stop listening.

Profile Avatar Thomas Rorex Aug 2020

The book is as haunting as the movie. I remember how Shook I was coming out of the theater watching the movie years ago, this was not as bad, but you certainly feel it!

Profile Avatar Michael A. Jul 2020

Very dull read but had it see it thru to the end to see what happened. Waste of my time. Very disappointed

Profile Avatar Jade C. Aug 2019

loved it very well done defo one I will play again & again

Profile Avatar Mudassar B. Aug 2019

Just completed the novel. The author portrayed the relationship of the father and his son so beautifully. Even in the worst of times, it is love and compassion which helps you to go on. You are alive as long as you have “the fire in you”.

Profile Avatar Thomas S. Jul 2019

One of the very best I have ever listened to, I loved it !

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2019

Pulp fiction

Profile Avatar Skylar L. May 2019

Had a bit of a hard time following because of the narration as well as because of my lack of interest in this book

Profile Avatar Earl Kilgore Mar 2017

Not for the faint of heart! Unless you are willing to face desolation and hopelessness, this is not for you. For the courageous, however, this is a story that I found moving on many levels. The narration was spot on perfect for the story.

Profile Avatar Tiffany Von Jan 2017

Found this book to be a misery to listen to. For me there was no beginning, no ending, and no point to the long depressing words of nothing.

Profile Avatar Kate May 2013

This story kept me on the edge of my seat. The hopelessness of the characters' situation made me really appreciate what I have and inspired me to think about what I would do if I lost it all. The father and son relationship is beautifully done and very believable.

Profile Avatar Rhale Feb 2013

Give this one a chance, I'm glad I did. Still not completely sure how I feel about it - it's different than most of the books I've read - kind of dark and always uncertain, but it made me think and it made me feel and it made me want to know how it ended. It's not a 'zombie' book, but it sort of has that feel - an almost empty world, struggles to survive, hardships, sacrifice, and determination.

The Road

The Road

Author: Cormac McCarthy
Read by: Tom Stechschulte
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