Yes, they are different books.
Anyways, I decided to add my thoughts on these books here. Not a lot to say, but feel free to tell me what you thought of them.
The Road
I bought this on Saturday. Finished it on Sunday. I just couldn't put it down. Although it was horrendously depressing -- a boy and his father walking through the burnt American skyline -- it was very moving. I felt that there was a real journey involved, and not a random collection of thoughts featuring a couple of people out for a jog. I got a real picture of what was there and McCarthy is a master of prose. Love his books. Throughout, neither the boy nor his father are given names and it adds to the sense of them being nothing. No civilisation or anything.
Don't read it late at night or when it's dark outside. 'Tis sad. But an incredible book.
No Country for Old Men
I finished reading this about a week ago, and although not as heart-breaking as The Road, the story is fantastically planned and it's real. I saw the film yesterday and again, very impressed. You can like all of the characters, even the mass murderers, and not be disappointed.
I don't have a lot of constructive criticism to offer, but anyway, great books.
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