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This book is definitely a grower. The beginning makes for a difficult read because of the lack of punctuation and grammar. I actually had to make myself keep reading at the beginning... I didn't like this book. Further in however, this ceases to be a problem and you realise that it all makes sense and is the best way to present the book.

The writing is beautiful in its minimalism. The characters don't have names, the scenery isn't described in much detail and we don't know anything about the catastrophe that preceded this story. This is because none of it matters. The book is a laid bare story of human survival, the overwhelming feelings of love and protection of a parent towards their child, and the unconditional love of a child towards its parent.

The Road is a harrowing, emotional read. I found myself wondering if I could make it in their situation, and I have to say I don't think I could. Then again, the book shows that a humans basic instinct is survival - even if there is nothing to survive for. It would be so much easier for them to admit defeat, yet something keeps them going.

The relationship between the father and son was very well written. There were parts of this book that brought tears to my eyes. The fact that the father still had hope for his son, even though the present was bleak, was heartwarming. Regardless of the small disagreements between the two throughout the novel, their bond was unbreakable.

This was a truly haunting novel, and is one that will stay with me for a long time.