#4-6-12

[marybkent-blog]

Depressed

I am sadly not enjoying this book at all. In fact, I am having to read it in 20 page increments because it depresses me so much. You may thing I am being a drama quen, but my mom recognized something was really wrong with my mood and I told her I had been reading The Road for the past hour. She made me stop and I soon felt better! Knowing that, I did not read any at all yesterday since it was my birthday. I was so incredible sad when the mom left. I understand why she did, but it just broke my heart! I cannot imagine leaving my child to die, nor could I ever kill them. The father is an extremely strong man, which I admire. No matter what issues they face, he remains calm and takes care of his son. I want to like this book, but I can't.

[dearx3kayla-blog]

Odd man out.

So, started reading The Road and you know what? I love it! I know, I know, I am the odd man out on this one. The majority of the class hates it of course. I have to say, although it is a patient read, it does seem to hit you with some action throughout the book. For instance: when the "evil" guy came down to pee and ran into the father and son that was pretty suspenseful for me. Especially when the "evil" guy grabbed the boy and held the knife to his throat. Oh, and do not let me forget the fact that there is some cannibalism going on! Man oh man, definitely was not expecting that one! Anyways, I do like the idea of post Apocalypse and the thought of "what now?" I am exicted to see what happens throughout the book. It is definitely a quick read (which I love I might add) so we will see soon enough!