Welcome to Litsy!

Read this to enjoy some of the brilliant prose of one of the American greats, here musing upon science, death and love. But be forewarned… the conspiracy that sends Western around the U.S. is more of a “show off” opportunity for a writer of settings and dialogue than a true story that is shared. Read earlier McCarthy instead of this one if you‘re looking for more of a plot. I may have been the Passenger, but I‘m not sure what that ride was.

Another book I really hoped to like but ultimately found disappointing. McCarthy is a beautiful writer. I have page flags all over the place marking passages I loved. I will still read more of his books (I haven‘t read most of them, and I gather that this one is pretty atypical). However, this one was a very long example of masterful writing that left me scratching my head. Nothing is explained or resolved, and I‘m not sure what the point was.

Book 1 of 2023 complete. I‘m not quite ready to dive into book 2 in the series. I wasn‘t super into this one and need to think on it a bit first.

One pie mention and a confusing meandering plot. Overall, I liked Bobby Western but … I have no idea what was going on with the plane crash. Very odd book. Reminded me of that book from last year about all the physicists. #TOB2023 #GriefCategory #ReadICT

Esther says, “Sure, I will pose with the dang book.” I started with the eBook from Libby, then I got a notice that my hold from the library of a physical copy was due for pickup. Yep, large print! 😁

#TOB2023 #CampLitsy #Rooster #DogsofLitsy #PieinLit

7% into the audio and I‘m already confused. I love, and I hate, Cormac McCarthy. We‘ll see where this one takes me.

Also, I didn‘t know there was a sequel.

54% and I'm calling it. I didn't like The Road, and this one, although it seemed promising (and I like that it mentions tardive dyskinesia), appears not to be going anywhere. I'll have to try All the Pretty Horses and give McCarthy one more chance, but it's possible his novels just aren't my thing. #tob2023