I have noticed some contention surrounding the not-so-affable writing style of Cormac McCarthy and the chosen novel, Blood Meridian. I must say, after finishing Bless Me, Última, I immediately began the new novel because, well, I ain't got too much time to read during finals. Now, it could be my cowboy heritage, or my love of historical-fictional, but this motha fuckin book kicks ass. It is most definitely violent. Get over it, life is violent. But the descriptions and the characters and plot are !! Great.
I would also like to share what I believe many of us have picked up on with our readings: the connections between novels!
1. Kafka on the Shore: Takes place in Japan, main character is from Tokyo.
2. World War Z: This may seem a superficial connection, but my two favorite characters (aside from the dog trainers) Tomonaga Ijiro & Kondo Tatsumi were Japanese badasses! With their katanas and whatnot, shee-it.
Also, Z had many locations, one such as the frontiers of New Mexico, crossed by the living and the living dead...
3. Bless Me, Última takes place with dear Antonio cerca del Llano (which is the border of Texas and New Mexico along the Llano River) and throughout New Mexico.
4. Blood Meridian begins in Tennessee but ends up taking place for the majority along the US/Mexico border, right near where our little Tony lived! His dad is probably a descendant of some of these psychos. Also, one of the prisoners in Chihuahua City tells, "I know of one old boy up on the Llano near the Dutch settlements, the caught him, took his horse..." (p.77)
Again, it may be a bit superficial, but I can't help but enjoy the connections. Thanks to all who have chosen, and I look forward to our discussion this weekend and for our new book!
-----Much Love from Oakland, CA
-----Obi-Wan Kenobi aka the Dan from Durango
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Yeah Obi wan,
ReplyDeleteI like this idea of yours, frontiers and well things kinda get blurry with the rest.
I see it i mean, there is a literal connection.