The Road: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Road by Cormac McCarthy: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Cormac McCarthy's tenth novel, The Road, is his most harrowing yet deeply personal work. Some unnamed catastrophe has scourged the world to a burnt-out cinder, inhabited by the last remnants of mankind and a very few surviving dogs and fungi. The sky is perpetually shrouded by dust and toxic particulates; the seasons are merely varied intensities of cold and dampness. Bands of cannibals roam the roads and inhabit what few dwellings remain intact in the woods.
Quick facts about The Road
- Title: The Road
- Author: Cormac McCarthy
- First published: 2006
- Genre: fiction, dystopia, adventure
- OpenLibrary ID: OL40873W
Where to read The Road
The Road by Cormac McCarthy is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Road about?
Cormac McCarthy's tenth novel, The Road, is his most harrowing yet deeply personal work.
Who wrote The Road?
The Road was written by Cormac McCarthy.
When was The Road published?
The Road was first published in 2006.
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