EPISODE · Feb 26, 2024 · 1H 12M
The Road: Pages 1-92
from Close Reads Podcast · host David Kern, Tim McIntosh, Heidi White, and Sean Johnson
Welcome to our new (and long-awaited) series on Cormac McCarthy’s post-apocalyptic novel, The Road. All four of us are here for this one and here in the first episode conversation explores what it is like to read (or re-read) this book as a parent, McCarthy’s unique approach to world-building and language, why people should read this book even if it’s hard, and much more. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe
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The Road: Pages 1-92
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