I was also struck by how funny this novel was, even though it's quite a bit darker than The Orchard Keeper. But I think you really nailed how great McCarthy's dialogue is. He has a strong ear for the music of language, which is, to me, among the most important things in writers.
Great review.
I was also struck by how funny this novel was, even though it's quite a bit darker than The Orchard Keeper. But I think you really nailed how great McCarthy's dialogue is. He has a strong ear for the music of language, which is, to me, among the most important things in writers.