New Years + Late Resolutions + Avatar + .... + .....

[justin_pilon]

Well, things have been hectic between the Xmas/New Year celebration and work (we don't have xmas holidays over here, but don't feel too sorry for me I have Chinese New Years in a few weeks), so I've pretty much been neglecting my LJ. The last couple days I've been considering tackling my F-List, but the sheer magnitude of it is quite daunting so I

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[bogwitch64]

The Road is brutal. Enjoy!

Good luck on all the resolutions. They seem like attainable goals.

[justin_pilon]

I've liked it so far. Haven't quite got to the horror yet, but I like the atmosphere he's built and his writing style is certainly interesting.

Hope I can improve this year is my main thing, regardless of sales.

[bogwitch64]

I loved The Road. My book club hated it. But it's the book we talked about most (still talk about.) It's so bleak and horrific a commentary on humanity as a whole, but strangely uplifting when taken on singular levels. I'd be curious to know what you think of it when you're finished.

[justin_pilon]

Cool, I'll let you know how I like it. I've heard Blood Meridian is his best. Have you read that one?

[bogwitch64]

No. The only thing I've read of McCarthy's is The Road. I think I can only bear reading his stuff every once in a while...like YEARS in between!

[justin_pilon]

Haha, yeah probably a good call. Otherwise you might end up with horrible murder scenes sneaking into your own fiction. Easy to be influenced by what you're reading.