"Fine. But I much prefer excellent writing (and movie making) when it's also about something that I consider a truly worthwhile subject in its own right. In other words, I'm not all that interested in excellent technique just for its own sake when it comes to writing."

LH,

Sometimes you come out with some grossly offensive rubbish which you might do better to reflect on forst.

Cormac McArthy is one of America's greatest living authors, nay - one of americas greatest authors, nay - a world class author and novelist that stands shoulder to shoulder with some of the greates authors of all time.

His descriptive prose, subject matter, depth, storytelling etc etc etc etc are second to none.

For you to make some facile criticism about a book YOU HAVEN'T READ on the basis that you prefer books about happy things is so utterly crass I nearly (I stress nearly) find myself at a loss for words to convey how completely flabberghasted I am by your arrogance.

It compares to condemning MacBeth, Hamlet, Othello, The Merchant of Venice, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, I know why the caged bird sings, heart of darkness, Of Mice and Men, Great expectations etc etc etc etc for the same reasons.

McCarthy's work compares to all the above in skill and imagination.


If you are truly interested in philosophy etc then its about time you started reading some genuine literature and confronting some of the difficult issues that the great authors have confronted ...

... or do you only like happy/positive philosophy?