The Road: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
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The graphic novel adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s Pulitzer Prize–winning postapocalyptic classic, The Road , approved and authorized by McCarthy and illustrated by acclaimed cartoonist Manu Larcenet. Now an Eisner Award winner and named a "must-read graphic novel" by desertcart. "Superb. A suitably dark graphic treatment of McCarthy’s postapocalyptic masterpiece. " (Kirkus) The story of a nameless father and son trying to survive with their humanity intact in a postapocalyptic wasteland where Earth’s natural resources have been diminished, and some survivors are left to raise others for meat, The Road is one of Cormac McCarthy’s bleakest and most prescient novels. This first official graphic novel adaptation of McCarthy’s work is illustrated by acclaimed French cartoonist Manu Larcenet, who ably transforms the world depicted by McCarthy’s spare and brutal prose into stark ink drawings that add an additional layer to this haunting tale of family love and human perseverance. Dedicated to his son, John Francis McCarthy, McCarthy’s The Road is one of his most personal novels. Ranked 17th on The Guardian ’s 100 Best Novels of the 21st century, it was the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for literature, and the James Tait Black Memorial Award, the Believer Award, and it was nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award. Cormac McCarthy personally approved the making of this book before his death, and the adaptation bears the approval of the McCarthy estate. Review: Unrelenting, unforgiving, unnerving - This is the most grusome and depressing graphic novel I have ever read. And I have read many extreme manga and the Crossed. The atmosphere is unsurpassed grey and hopeless, likely reflecting the prose in the novel which I have not read. If that was the intent then the graphic did a superlative job. Worth keeping as a hard copy for it's unrelenting and harsh images. Review: Great - Awesome product and artwork
| Best Sellers Rank | #33,045 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Dystopian Graphic Novels #2 in Literary Graphic Novels (Books) #4 in Graphic Novel Adaptations |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 803 Reviews |
P**N
Unrelenting, unforgiving, unnerving
This is the most grusome and depressing graphic novel I have ever read. And I have read many extreme manga and the Crossed. The atmosphere is unsurpassed grey and hopeless, likely reflecting the prose in the novel which I have not read. If that was the intent then the graphic did a superlative job. Worth keeping as a hard copy for it's unrelenting and harsh images.
H**D
Great
Awesome product and artwork
M**S
incredible
Stone cold classic rendition of a stone cold classic. Highly recommend. Dark and atmospheric. Visually perfect. No negative things to say
E**O
A good adaptation of a great book
A father and a son are stranded in an apocalyptic world where humans are what you fear the most. The book and the film are great. The graphic novel is much shorter and, yet the story is there, and the drawings convey the atmosphere very well.
A**.
Nice adaptation.
I saw this book at the store and flipped thru it, was enough to convince me to add to the collection. Read it in two sittings at night before bed. Hauntingly well done. The art fits the bleak story well. Highly recommend, 5 stars. Definitely not an uplifting tale, but an effective one in tone.
K**R
Wow
So I this is excellent and should be seen by all who can stomach it. I will note that there are several pages missing. I have seen this in other graphic novels and quite a few comics. Is there no QC on these books?
P**A
The graphics are extraordinarily amazing!!!
The quality of the illustrations are amazing. My 10 year old grandson read this in about three days. He says it’s the best book he’s ever read. It is exactly like the original worded book. I plan on buying this book for my other grandchildren.
M**I
Masterpiece
This graphic novel is a true masterpiece. So moving, raw and so deeply sad, but beautiful. I am blown away. This is an unforgettable book. Must read and please do study each illustration.
D**R
Bleak and harrowing Graphic Novel
Amazing Graphic Novel rendition of this novel. Highly recommended!
E**S
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EXCELENTE!!!!!!
B**K
Check this out
What. A. Beautiful. Edition. If you loved the original book, if you liked the (very good) movie adaptation, ...then you will embrace this graphic novel adaptation too.
K**U
A mesmerizing graphic novel
Excellent melancholic artwork depicting the struggles of a father and his child in a post - apocalyptic world. Every graphic novel lover should read this once.
A**V
Perfect quality and art
I loved thus book, it's style, the quality and the grim yet hopeful atmosphere. Very recommended for those who liked the original book and the movie.
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