--- product_id: 1710971 title: "The Road (Oprah's Book Club)" price: "137.36 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1710971-the-road-oprahs-book-club store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Post-apocalyptic immersive world Acclaimed literary masterpiece Oprah's Book Club pick The Road (Oprah's Book Club) **Price:** 137.36 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Dive into the literary event that everyone’s talking about — don’t miss out on The Road! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Road (Oprah's Book Club) - **How much does it cost?** 137.36 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1710971-the-road-oprahs-book-club) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Ranked #13 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction, a must-have for discerning readers. - • **Compact, Powerful Storytelling:** Sparse, Hemingway-esque style that delivers maximum emotional impact with minimal words. - • **Endorsed by Oprah’s Book Club:** Join the elite circle of readers influenced by Oprah’s curated picks. - • **Masterpiece of Modern Literature:** Cormac McCarthy’s searing prose redefines post-apocalyptic fiction. - • **Emotional Depth Meets Stark Reality:** A haunting father-son journey through a devastated world that lingers long after the last page. ## Overview The Road by Cormac McCarthy is a critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel featured in Oprah’s Book Club. It chronicles a harrowing journey of a father and son through a bleak, ash-covered world, exploring themes of survival, love, and humanity. Praised for its sparse, powerful prose and emotional depth, it ranks among the top contemporary literary fiction bestsellers with over 36,000 reviews and a 4.4-star rating. ## Description WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A searing, post-apocalyptic novel about a father and son’s fight to survive that “only adds to McCarthy’s stature as a living master. It’s gripping, frightening and, ultimately, beautiful” (San Francisco Chronicle). One of The New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century • A Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction Book of the Century A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind. It is cold enough to crack stones, and when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark. Their destination is the coast, although they don’t know what, if anything, awaits them there. They have nothing; just a pistol to defend themselves against the lawless bands that stalk the road, the clothes they are wearing, a cart of scavenged food—and each other. The Road is the profoundly moving story of a journey. It boldly imagines a future in which no hope remains, but in which the father and his son, “each the other’s world entire,” are sustained by love. Awesome in the totality of its vision, it is an unflinching meditation on the worst and the best that we are capable of: ultimate destructiveness, desperate tenacity, and the tenderness that keeps two people alive in the face of total devastation. Review: perhaps the greatest work of art I've ever encountered - Art is different from entertainment because art changes you, and this book affected me more deeply than any piece of art I've ever encountered. Not that I think it's perfect -- I see many flaws. But they don't matter. It accomplished its mission. Cormac McCarthy has written the definitive literary depiction of the power of love. Although they were cold, dirty, starving, frightened, I was surprised to find myself at one point envying them, for they were nurtured from within by the power of love. Especially the father, as it's the nature of the parent-child relationship that the parent gives and the child receives. CM is saying, that when all hope is gone, love remains. And he's done it so convincingly that during the days I was reading this book, when I had occasion to throw away some food, I found myself thinking "I wish I could give it to them." In some part of my mind, I felt convinced that these people really existed. That was how completely I entered into their world. Caution: spoilers ahead!! I have never cried so hard at any death in a movie or book. It started with the line: "when he lay down he knew that he could go no further and that this was the place where he would die. The boy sat watching him, his eyes welling. Oh Papa, he said." I'm crying for the loss to the man, who showed so much courage, self-denial, sheer grit, and boundless love. We want to see that kind of all-out effort succeed and be rewarded, but life isn't like that. We know the horror the man must feel in leaving his son alone in that world, with nothing but a half a tin of peaches to sustain him. In his final gesture of love, the man declines the peaches and tells his son to save them for him -- for tomorrow, when he knows he'll be gone. I'm crying for the loss to the skinny, starving boy, who has lost his smart, determined, vigilant and tender father -- the only thing standing between him and a horrific future as a catamite or cannibal's dinner. And I'm crying for the loss to myself of the most inspiring character in the fiction world: a man with the strength to keep going, keep walking, keep searching, when almost all others have given up (like his wife) or given in to their basest instincts (the roadagents). "The Road" left me knowing that love is all that matters, and determined to live my life out of that knowledge. I want to give up living from my mind and start living from my heart. Perhaps I will adopt a child. The story is more powerful than a thousand sermons. Cormac McCarthy strips away all the superfluous stuff that has nothing to do with love. We don't know whether the man preferred to go out for sushi or steak, jazz music or country. Was he a lawyer, salesman or mechanic? None of that is essential to who he is. We don't need him to crack jokes or say profound things. All we know of him is what he does, and that's plenty. We see him putting his son's welfare first, over and over again. When they are hiding from the cannibals, he considers running to draw them away from the boy. That he himself will end up in that basement doesn't even figure in his decision not to do it -- only that he doesn't think it will work. His own pain weighs nothing when compared to his motivation to save the boy. As for those who fault the man for not helping strangers -- I don't agree. Any morsel of food given to strangers is taken from the mouth of his son, or lessens his own chance to stay alive long enough to get his son south. He had to choose and he chose his son. So the story had a deep emotional impact on me. But in addition, it is a story of ideas. How low can man go? What darkness beats in the heart of men, only thinly veiled by our (currently) abundant society? At what point is life no longer worth living? At what point should the strong drive for self-preservation be ignored, if it means committing atrocities on others? And lastly, to what extent am I taking life's current luxuries and comforts for granted? I'm sure many a reader of "The Road" has collapsed into bed after a night of reading and felt immense gratitude for their cozy bedroom, their clean sheets, their fridge and a tasty midnight snack. Things that troubled me about the story: I wanted them to stay longer at the bunker. At least to make full use of those provisions and take the time to fatten up and rest before heading on. They could've hauled a load of groceries off a mile or two and pigged out for a few weeks before coming back for more. The more weight they put on, the less crucial it would be to find fresh provisions when they finally did leave. I wanted to see him make a major effort to find a way to disguise the trap-door to the bunker. It had gone undiscovered for almost ten years, if it was well hidden perhaps it could go undiscovered for at least a few more months. Setting off the flare gun was irresponsible. They wasted a flare and announced their position, perhaps drawing the thief. But those are minor quibbles. After finishing "The Road," I felt profoundly blessed, and cleansed from within from the tears shed. I knew I was in the presence of greatness. Cormac McCarthy has given mankind an immense gift, for which I paid only $7.99. Thank for Cormac McCarthy. Review: My Review - 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy is a haunting yet profoundly moving narrative set in a post-apocalyptic world. The story follows a father and his son navigating a desolate and bleak landscape, a world devoid of hope. Their journey to the coast is fraught with dangers, where survival is a constant battle against lawless bands and the unforgiving environment. McCarthy's eloquent prose captivates the reader, painting a vivid picture of a world in ruins, where the only constants are the bitter cold, ash-laden winds, and unrelenting darkness. The palpable desolation in the narrative grips you, evoking a sense of the dire circumstances faced by the protagonists. What truly shines in this tale is the poignant relationship between the father and his son. The unwavering love and reliance they have on each other in the face of despair and devastation is both heartrending and uplifting. Their bond serves as a guiding light in a world where darkness prevails, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit. McCarthy's unflinching portrayal of human nature - encompassing both its destructive and tender aspects - is deeply thought-provoking. The contrast between ultimate destructiveness and the enduring tenderness that sustains these two individuals in a world of ruin is both compelling and reflective. This novel is an emotionally charged odyssey that lingers in the mind long after the last page is turned. Though the subject matter is grim, McCarthy's storytelling prowess and the depth of the human connection depicted within the narrative make it a compelling read. The exploration of themes like love, survival, and the human condition makes 'The Road' a book that leaves an indelible mark. While the book is a powerful, emotional journey, it's not for the faint of heart due to its dark and at times, distressing themes. However, for those willing to delve into the depths of human endurance and the unbreakable bond between a father and his son, 'The Road' is an evocative and unforgettable experience. As a fan of Cormac McCarthy's writing, 'The Road' lived up to his legacy, though it is undeniably an intense and gripping read. This book deserves high praise for its exceptional storytelling and exploration of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Therefore, I rate it four stars for its evocative narrative and powerful emotional depth. ## Features - acclaimed Cormac McCarthy's latest novel The Road - searing postapocalyptic novel ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #865 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #16 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #66 in Literary Fiction (Books) #81 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 37,623 Reviews | ## Images ![The Road (Oprah's Book Club) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51M7XGLQTBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ perhaps the greatest work of art I've ever encountered *by D***L on August 29, 2010* Art is different from entertainment because art changes you, and this book affected me more deeply than any piece of art I've ever encountered. Not that I think it's perfect -- I see many flaws. But they don't matter. It accomplished its mission. Cormac McCarthy has written the definitive literary depiction of the power of love. Although they were cold, dirty, starving, frightened, I was surprised to find myself at one point envying them, for they were nurtured from within by the power of love. Especially the father, as it's the nature of the parent-child relationship that the parent gives and the child receives. CM is saying, that when all hope is gone, love remains. And he's done it so convincingly that during the days I was reading this book, when I had occasion to throw away some food, I found myself thinking "I wish I could give it to them." In some part of my mind, I felt convinced that these people really existed. That was how completely I entered into their world. Caution: spoilers ahead!! I have never cried so hard at any death in a movie or book. It started with the line: "when he lay down he knew that he could go no further and that this was the place where he would die. The boy sat watching him, his eyes welling. Oh Papa, he said." I'm crying for the loss to the man, who showed so much courage, self-denial, sheer grit, and boundless love. We want to see that kind of all-out effort succeed and be rewarded, but life isn't like that. We know the horror the man must feel in leaving his son alone in that world, with nothing but a half a tin of peaches to sustain him. In his final gesture of love, the man declines the peaches and tells his son to save them for him -- for tomorrow, when he knows he'll be gone. I'm crying for the loss to the skinny, starving boy, who has lost his smart, determined, vigilant and tender father -- the only thing standing between him and a horrific future as a catamite or cannibal's dinner. And I'm crying for the loss to myself of the most inspiring character in the fiction world: a man with the strength to keep going, keep walking, keep searching, when almost all others have given up (like his wife) or given in to their basest instincts (the roadagents). "The Road" left me knowing that love is all that matters, and determined to live my life out of that knowledge. I want to give up living from my mind and start living from my heart. Perhaps I will adopt a child. The story is more powerful than a thousand sermons. Cormac McCarthy strips away all the superfluous stuff that has nothing to do with love. We don't know whether the man preferred to go out for sushi or steak, jazz music or country. Was he a lawyer, salesman or mechanic? None of that is essential to who he is. We don't need him to crack jokes or say profound things. All we know of him is what he does, and that's plenty. We see him putting his son's welfare first, over and over again. When they are hiding from the cannibals, he considers running to draw them away from the boy. That he himself will end up in that basement doesn't even figure in his decision not to do it -- only that he doesn't think it will work. His own pain weighs nothing when compared to his motivation to save the boy. As for those who fault the man for not helping strangers -- I don't agree. Any morsel of food given to strangers is taken from the mouth of his son, or lessens his own chance to stay alive long enough to get his son south. He had to choose and he chose his son. So the story had a deep emotional impact on me. But in addition, it is a story of ideas. How low can man go? What darkness beats in the heart of men, only thinly veiled by our (currently) abundant society? At what point is life no longer worth living? At what point should the strong drive for self-preservation be ignored, if it means committing atrocities on others? And lastly, to what extent am I taking life's current luxuries and comforts for granted? I'm sure many a reader of "The Road" has collapsed into bed after a night of reading and felt immense gratitude for their cozy bedroom, their clean sheets, their fridge and a tasty midnight snack. Things that troubled me about the story: I wanted them to stay longer at the bunker. At least to make full use of those provisions and take the time to fatten up and rest before heading on. They could've hauled a load of groceries off a mile or two and pigged out for a few weeks before coming back for more. The more weight they put on, the less crucial it would be to find fresh provisions when they finally did leave. I wanted to see him make a major effort to find a way to disguise the trap-door to the bunker. It had gone undiscovered for almost ten years, if it was well hidden perhaps it could go undiscovered for at least a few more months. Setting off the flare gun was irresponsible. They wasted a flare and announced their position, perhaps drawing the thief. But those are minor quibbles. After finishing "The Road," I felt profoundly blessed, and cleansed from within from the tears shed. I knew I was in the presence of greatness. Cormac McCarthy has given mankind an immense gift, for which I paid only $7.99. Thank for Cormac McCarthy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Review *by H***7 on October 30, 2023* 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy is a haunting yet profoundly moving narrative set in a post-apocalyptic world. The story follows a father and his son navigating a desolate and bleak landscape, a world devoid of hope. Their journey to the coast is fraught with dangers, where survival is a constant battle against lawless bands and the unforgiving environment. McCarthy's eloquent prose captivates the reader, painting a vivid picture of a world in ruins, where the only constants are the bitter cold, ash-laden winds, and unrelenting darkness. The palpable desolation in the narrative grips you, evoking a sense of the dire circumstances faced by the protagonists. What truly shines in this tale is the poignant relationship between the father and his son. The unwavering love and reliance they have on each other in the face of despair and devastation is both heartrending and uplifting. Their bond serves as a guiding light in a world where darkness prevails, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit. McCarthy's unflinching portrayal of human nature - encompassing both its destructive and tender aspects - is deeply thought-provoking. The contrast between ultimate destructiveness and the enduring tenderness that sustains these two individuals in a world of ruin is both compelling and reflective. This novel is an emotionally charged odyssey that lingers in the mind long after the last page is turned. Though the subject matter is grim, McCarthy's storytelling prowess and the depth of the human connection depicted within the narrative make it a compelling read. The exploration of themes like love, survival, and the human condition makes 'The Road' a book that leaves an indelible mark. While the book is a powerful, emotional journey, it's not for the faint of heart due to its dark and at times, distressing themes. However, for those willing to delve into the depths of human endurance and the unbreakable bond between a father and his son, 'The Road' is an evocative and unforgettable experience. As a fan of Cormac McCarthy's writing, 'The Road' lived up to his legacy, though it is undeniably an intense and gripping read. This book deserves high praise for its exceptional storytelling and exploration of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Therefore, I rate it four stars for its evocative narrative and powerful emotional depth. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Literary Horror in the Oprah Winfrey Book Club??? *by K***R on August 18, 2011* It was right there, in the description of the item in my Amazon cart; it was in parenthesis: (The Oprah Winfrey Book Club)--and, after a few clicks and an innocuous transfer of some money-numbers on a computer screen, the book was mine and it was on its way. Over the next couple of days, as I awaited the book's arrival, I had to wonder what I'd done. Was I actually going to like this book or was I going soft, like a piece of fruit being tossed (and dropped a few times) around the library by a couple of bored high-school kids that don't understand why anyone would read the book when you can just watch the movie? I'd been told to check out Cormac McCarthy several times over the past few years and I'd been putting it off. I like stories of the macabre, I told myself. I'm not mainstream. I don't like the sort of books that populate the shelves of Barnes and Noble. (Although I couldn't quite stifle that voice in the back of my head that kept whispering: What about King, you idiot. How much more mainstream can you get, you hypocritical bastard.) I thought that if Oprah liked it, the woman adored by so many middle-aged woman across America, it probably wasn't for me. When the book arrived, sure enough, there it was: that great big gleaming O sticker, stuck to the front of my new book like a tumor, a mark that, to me, was as glaring and hideous as a scarlet A. I took the book to work with me, shamefully hiding the Oprah Book Club sticker with my fingers, and I read the first 50 pages or so. I read some more at lunch. I was intrigued; I was curious; I was drawn into the world of the book. I hadn't imagined a place so perversely dark and hopeless, so vague and yet so very real--so very human. I forgot about that little sticker on the front cover and I finished the book in a day and I immediately looked up Oprah's Book Club--what other kinds of things were on that list? What was I missing? "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy is a very good book. Its subject matter is most decidedly horror, but its style and restraint are the qualities of good literature. It chronicles the journey of a man (never named) and his young son as they travel through a world after some sort of apocalyptic disaster (never explained). All we know is that it's cold, food is extremely scarce, and everything is in ruins, covered in ash and falling to pieces. McCarthy's sparse writing style works perfectly to convey the desperate numbness of humanity reduced to a state of aimless survivalist. People are kept locked in basements like cattle to be eaten by other people; a woman gives birth to a baby and roasts it on a spit for dinner with her male companions; all the plants and birds and everything is dead. It is a bleak world and a bleak story, but with a lot of heart and much to say about the nature of altruism and the human spirit. Now, I've looked through Oprah's list of books from the past few years and most of what's listed there are not of much interest to someone like me who loves the horror genre and loves subversive fiction (besides a few works of Faulkner), but I have to say it is a solid list of 'literary' pieces of writing that I'm sure are important and powerful in the canon. I must say, my respect for Oprah has jumped considerably after looking over her list of books and knowing that she actually reads and encourages others to read--in a society that is becoming more and more illiterate and loosing its historical memory, anyone totting the value of the written word is a commendable and upstanding member of the human race in my eyes. Read "The Road." It is a wonderful piece of literary horror fiction. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Road (Oprah's Book Club) - Blood Meridian: Or the Evening Redness in the West - No Country for Old Men --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1710971-the-road-oprahs-book-club](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1710971-the-road-oprahs-book-club) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*