52 pages 1 hour read

Cormac McCarthy

Child of God

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1973

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Reviews & Readership

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Cormac McCarthy's Child of God skillfully explores the descent of a disenfranchised man into depravity within a Southern Gothic framework. While some critics praise its stark prose and thematic depth, others find the narrative disturbing and uncomfortable. The novel's portrayal of isolation and societal rejection is compelling yet divisive in its execution.

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Who Should Read Child of God?

A reader who would enjoy Child of God by Cormac McCarthy likely favors dark, psychological narratives with complex characters. This novel will resonate with fans of William Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying and Toni Morrison’s Beloved, who appreciate deep explorations of the human condition and haunting, gothic atmospheres.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Southern Gothic
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Revenge
Values/Ideas: Fate
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice