I've never read much (any!) Cormac McCarthy; mostly because I'm a contrarian. Some people recommend his books and say that I'll really enjoy them. Others say that it's probably not the writing for me. That leaves me with little room to be contrary.
Anyway, the long and short of it is: I love it. It is in my top 10 books: it is a masterpiece in subtle characterization. It has one of those perfect endings: one that at first leaves you feeling a little cheated but then when you stop to think about it, it makes perfect sense. I couldn't wait to recommend it to others.
