LC reviewed Meridiano de sangre by Cormac McCarthy
Review of 'Meridiano de sangre' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
This is an impressive story. I can't find words raw enough to describe its violence, the desire of survival, of evilness, of arrogance for playing God and never dying.
I feasted in every word, enjoyed it, felt it like the desert, the heat, the dark smell of rotting blood. Not a good thing considering I live in a godamn steppe that's slowly turning into a desert, but I've been there.
The permanent nihilism in every word. The Judge was such a remarkable character, engulfing the world alone, bringing chaos, war, destruction, just for his own diversion. I liked Glanton too, and the corruption of the whole company. You can't win against the devil. He even plays the violin.
What else can I say? It had a Heart of Darkness vibe. The obscure path towards the evil seeds growing in the heart. You lose respect for life if you notice how …
This is an impressive story. I can't find words raw enough to describe its violence, the desire of survival, of evilness, of arrogance for playing God and never dying.
I feasted in every word, enjoyed it, felt it like the desert, the heat, the dark smell of rotting blood. Not a good thing considering I live in a godamn steppe that's slowly turning into a desert, but I've been there.
The permanent nihilism in every word. The Judge was such a remarkable character, engulfing the world alone, bringing chaos, war, destruction, just for his own diversion. I liked Glanton too, and the corruption of the whole company. You can't win against the devil. He even plays the violin.
What else can I say? It had a Heart of Darkness vibe. The obscure path towards the evil seeds growing in the heart. You lose respect for life if you notice how easy is to take it away with any power in your means. The boy, even being brash himself, knew better. But no one can challenge the Judge and live forever.