June’s Summer AP Read: The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Before you start reading The Road check out Michael Chabon’s review for The New York Times Review of Books it’ll set you up for the kinds of themes and writing you’ll be looking for. Be sure to notice the way that Chabon writes about the novel. He’s not summarizing or giving broad overviews of the plot. He’s taking his reader in to the way that McCarthy delivers his themes. Don’t worry if you can’t write as well as Chabon-you’re not supposed to…yet. (As a sidelight, Michael Chabon is seriously good writer himself. Check him out if you find yourself craving more to read.)
While you’re reading you can use this link to take a look at the route that the boy and his father take:
You’ll also want to write about what you’re reading-who wouldn’t-so please leave 2-3 comments about the book. It’s nice to have a conversation so please respond to each other’s ideas.
Your comments are due by July 10th.
Here are some additional spots to check out-feel free to post your own findings.
