arthurcarver t1_iue3hu7 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 5:10 PM

Very interesting line. I haven’t read any of his novels but a few friends have recommended him over the years. What did you start with? Since starting this new one of his, do you think it would it make sense to work backwards?

McGilla_Gorilla t1_iued0pg wrote on October 30, 2022 at 6:12 PM

I don’t think this would be a great starting point, in many ways it feels like an advancement of ideas he’s introduced throughout his career.

Lots of good starting points - The Road and No Country are his most approachable, Outer Dark and All the Pretty Horses would be good too

arthurcarver t1_iugnwqe wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:29 AM

Noted, thank you.

Trout-Population t1_iug7wm0 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:05 AM

I would highly suggest not starting with The Passenger or Blood Merridian. They are both quite difficult reads. No Country for Old Men is probably your best point of entry. Or maybe The Road. The Road is great but the fact that it doesn't have any chapters can be a pain.

minder125 t1_iuec57h wrote on October 30, 2022 at 6:06 PM

No Country For Old Men or The Road are his easiest to get into. I had to listen to Blood Meridian to finally finish it.