Quote Originally Posted by desiresjab View Post
The darkness did not discourage me. I was bored to death by the writing. However, I finished it. Sorry, folks, no one likes everything. I do not think he or the book deserve their grand reputation. I am certainly not out to argue with anyone over it, just giving my simple opinion. There are obviously people who got a great deal more out of it than I did. I am not into this writer at all. I detested his style. I will not say more, for to say more would mean I would have to reread it and look for details, and that appeals to me like fitting my mouth over a parking meter. Maybe I only picked the book up at the wrong time. The thing is, I would not pick it up again.
I don't think BM is his best work. McCarthy has at least three completely different modes. I would try The Orchard Keeper or Suttree before you write him off.