One of my favorite writers in the world, but this book was a hard one to read. In the end I guess it’s more of a character study than an actual story- but even the character of the protagonist was hard to decipher beyond his inability to accept the death of a loved one.

Beautiful prose, like a poem. Interesting facts and plots that never materialize. Missing pieces throughout. Left me tired.

An incredible book by a great American author

Long and tiresome. So not my favorite.

This is a story about love and death.

Both books are fantastic!

This book was, by far, the worst gargantuan word salad ever printed. While I get what the author was probably trying to say, the “story” read like he was copying a vast ocean of rarely used words, mixing them up in a giant verbal blender, and puking them onto a page. Even I could do that. The word processor had to have been hacked by extraterrestrials. I thoroughly enjoyed the author’s “The Road”. What happened? I wish I could get a refund for this dog’s breakfast.

Just finished both books. — Amazing.

I can’t say I really understood this book. The main character who, still in love with his dead sister, Wanders aimlessly among his many and varied acquaintances while seemingly being hunted by some unknown government entity. Perhaps it was just over my head, but I found it tedious and uninspiring. And I am usually a huge fan of Cormac McCarthy.disappointed

I've read all of McCarthy's novels (the hardcover n this case). With The Passenger, he is just showing off to no worthwhile or consistent purpose. Somewhere in here is a 200-ish page novel that would work. Occasional brief passages highlight his abilities. However, McCarthy's editor needed to reign in his meandering story to achieve greater impact.