One of Cormac McCarthy’s best work, The Road deserved a great graphic novel adaptation, and here we go.
This adaptation is highly truthful to the essence of the original work and the aesthetic style is a great fit. The adaptation of a novel into a graphic novel is tricky, because if the atmosphere and emotions do not match the reader’s imagination when they were reading the novel, they can feel a bit betrayed.
This was not the case here; the same apocalyptic, yet minimal and nuanced story, and the same themes and messages were present throughout.
The art style was 4.5
The adaptation 5
The story (the original is a 4.5 because of my personal tastes about storytelling) 4.5

I really enjoyed this graphic novel. The art is amazing, very spooky. I was scared of having nightmares after reading it.
I watched the movie a long time ago and had completely forgotten about the story, so it was an interesting experience to read it without remembering almost anything.
It wasn't a favorite, but I really liked it.

An amazing adaptation of what for me is one of the greatest novels of all time, Cormac McCarthy's The Road. I am quick to say this adaptation by the artist Manu Larcenet was approved by Cormac McCarthy before his death, and I am quite certain he would more than approve of it. The balance in the work is between the bleak, almost hopeless post-apocalyptic landscape and the remaining shreds of humanity--to keep living your life as one of "the good guys"--til the inevitable end. This is among other things a father and som story, about a father passing down humanistic traditions of principled living/survival to his young son.

They are starving, these two, as is everyone they meet, and and in this version more so than the film version, the starvation is obvious and chilling and necessary. All the art is chilling, actually, brilliantly realized in black and white, each image a horrifying vestige of the unnamed disaster that has come before, as well as images of Beckett's phrase, "I can't go on; I'll go on."

I recommend, of course, that you read McCarthy's original text, see the wonderful film, but also read this worthy contribution to the Road project. Highly recommended. A piece of art in its own right, without question.

Thanks to the author Cormac McCarthy (RIP), the adapter/artist Many Larcenet, the publisher AbramsComicsArt, and Net Galley for this early look at the text, to be published September 17, 2024.

The illustrations in this novel were very vivid and made for a great addition to the story. Overall I found the story interesting and intriguing. I will have to read the original in order to understand the differences.

The graphic novel adaptation of The Road is beautifully displayed in images depicting the mood and atmosphere of a post apocalyptic world. The black and white images add a foreboding sense to imitate the climate the characters are living in.

Really powerful and tragic story told mostly through imagery. I never read the novel, but this graphic adaptation has done an excellent job portraying the struggle in this story.

Unfortunately when I sent this to my e-reader, the words got all jumbled and I couldn’t read it. However the pictures told the story just as well. It was definitely an individual issue I think, because it looks fine on the NetGalley app on my phone.

You can’t protect your kids from the world, you can only love them and try to prepare them for it.

Haunting and timeless. An impressive and worthy adaptation of McCarthy’s original novel. The visual similarity between the living and the dead did not go unnoticed. I’d love to check this out again in its final form.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through Netgalley.

I found this to be a very solid adaptation of The Road. The visuals were haunting and captured the ambiance and horrors of the story. It maintained tension and the themes of the original. This would be a very accessible version of The Road for young adult readers. I'd recommend it to fans of the original text as well as new readers intimidated by the novel.

Wow. I haven't read The Road since high school, and this graphic novel adaptation evoked all of the same heart-wrenching feelings from me as the original and had me crying by the end. And from what I can remember, much of the dialogue is line-for-line what McCarthy originally wrote, and just as striking here. The Road is the blueprint for me when it comes to stories about an adult and child trying to survive together, and Manu Larcenet's illustrations beautifully and achingly capture the atmosphere of McCarthy's post-apocalyptic world. So many dark, haunting images and Larcenet does not hold back when it comes to the horror of death and the "bad guys." I was especially struck by the scene where the boy and man swim in the waterfall and after they take off all of their layers of dirty clothing you can see how emaciated they both are. I really appreciate that the book includes Larcenet's original letter asking McCarthy for permission to create the adaptation because you can see his love for the story and his desire to create a truly faithful adaptation. Strangely, with so many graphic novel adaptations coming out these days meant to make books more accessible to reluctant readers, this book feels as if it is illustrated for people who have read the original and are still haunted by it? Either way, I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to revisit the story.

The art was absolutely fantastic and really helped carry the story. The characters were great and I loved the book.

Thanks to NetGalley, the Publisher and Author for an ARC of this book in exchange for my review.

"The Road: a Graphic Novel Adaptation" by Cormac McCarthy is apocalyptic fiction in a graphic novel, that explores the depths of the human condition. It is a dark, haunting, devastating and powerful tale of family love and human perseverance.

Most memorable in the graphic novel adaptation is the use of the quiet, heartbreaking moments/scenes. It truly is tastefully and remarkably done.

Thank you for the ARC, Netgalley. I'll be honest, I've read the novel and it wasn't my favorite. In fact, it was hard to get through. I was hoping the graphic novel would change my mind. It didn't, except the graphics did help make it more interesting.

Father and son head south in an apocalyptic world to escape the devastating cold of winter. Always on the lookout for food and items necessary for survival. The danger of being discovered by marauding groups or cannibalistic strangers lurks around every corner.
The original novel has been excellently adapted! The depressing mood is captured very well in the drawings. The oppressive feeling while reading the comic lasts until the end, even if there is a glimmer of hope from time to time.

Very well-done adaptation. Striking pictures. I look forward to seeing it in color. Highly Recommended

A visually beautiful and haunting adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. The artistic style perfectly captures the post apocalyptic, desolate and harsh landscape. The characters are drawn with great detail, highlighting their gaunt features and figures. The artist did an excellent job at capturing the bleak tone and desperation of the original novel. It is largely faithful to the original text, and I hope it inspires people to read the original novel if they have not already.

The Road is truly a heartbreaking, hopeful, and devastating story wrapped up in a chilling narrative. The art style used matches the tale and there were a few notable scenes that were drawn in an eerie way. But, there is something cannot be translated into a visual format. The graphic novel illustrations match the overall feeling that the book aims for, though certain scenes feel rushed or as if details are left out that add to the horror seen in the original narrative. For that reason, this is a solid 4 stars. However, the graphic novel format helps to expose readers to the story who may have not come across the 2006 book (I think my copy of it is a black cover with 'The Road' written in white...not exactly an eye catching cover to those who have never seen it before).

This book was beautiful in the way that seeing raw emotion can be beautiful. These illustrations, based on the novel, painted a stark and horrifying picture of the future. In this hellscape of destroyed ecosystems, starvation, and desperation, we find the love of a father and son. I couldn't help but be moved by their relationship in the face of so much darkness. It was easy to understand their perspectives and motivations. When they were suffering I was reading faster to try to find a resolution; when they found temporary respite I wanted to stay in that moment with them, but also knew it couldn't last.

When I was in high school, The Road was a novel that some of my peers picked to read in our senior year literature class when we were discussing dystopian novels. I think this graphic novel would be a valuable addition to teaching The Road as it brings the characters' situation into stark visual realization. That being said, I wouldn't want to give it to younger children as it was truly disturbing, as it was designed to be.

Overall, I enjoyed this read and sped through it in one night. Thank you to NetGalley for being able to read this in exchange for reviewing it!

A dystopian world, devastated and derelict. The Road follows a father and his son on their journey of survival.

I know The Road is a well-known, highly popular dystopian novel - at least many people have told me they think it is the best dystopian novel. I have never read it, so cannot compare the similarities or differences. This graphic novel will be rated solely on it's own. I really like the artwork in the novel. It captures the deserted landscape with simple black and white; the folds in the layers of clothing and skin (when clothes are removed) gives a sense of the true suffering these characters are going through. Although a bit graphic at time, bodies hanging from the rafters or a baby being cooked over an open fire, for upper high school age I think it would be okay.

I am honestly not sure how many of my high schoolers would read it though? We have the novel on our shelves and they might be more inclined to read that. I find my high schoolers don't read graphic novels at all unless they are related to classes, but I would be willing to give this one a shot.

Thanks Netgalley and Abrams ComicArts for this ARC. I think this graphic depiction of a well-known novel well done.

A huge thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the gifted copy!
It's a fantastic adaptation. 5 stars...

Manu Larcenet sanki bu eser için yaratılmış. Çizimler kasveti, yalnızlığı, çaresizliği, ölümü ve ölümden kurtulma arayışını çok başarılı bir şekilde hissetmenizi sağlıyor. Geçtiğimiz yıl hayatını kaybeden romanın yazarı Cormac McCarthy, ölmeden önce bu grafik uyarlamayı inceleyerek çok beğendiğini ifade etmiş ve esere onay vermiş. Gerçekten de Larcenet'nin güçlü çizgileri eserin özünde yer alan post-apokaliptik havayı mükemmel yansıtmış. Kitap içimi darladı, keyfimi kaçırdı, sorular doğurdu....

İyi/kötü adamlar kimlerdir? Hangi ahlaki veya vicdani standarda göre yargı vermek gerekir?

İyi, medeni, doğru davranış içinde bulunulan koşullara göre değişebilir mi? Yani gıda üretme, tarım, hayvancılık ve temiz su kaynağı yaratma imkânının bulunmadığı dünyada bir ırkın neslini devam ettirme, yok olmaya direnme sürecinde uyması gereken (21 yy insanının da ‘ayıplamayacağı’) etik, ahlaki, vicdani, insani, dini vb kurallar var mıdır?
Kitapta çeşitli topluluklar oluşturmuş, bazı kadınları tutsak edip hamile bırakarak bebek ‘üretip’ nesil devam ettirmeye çalışanlar, yakaladıkları başka insanları parça parça kesip yemek üzere gıda stoku olarak kullananlar, ufak bir çocuğu bile kesip yiyen insanlar v.b.var.
Anne mektubunda bu dünyada hayatta kalabilmenin imkanı olmadığını, tabancada yeterli mermi varken intihar etmek gerektiğini, babanın yaptığı gibi oğlana umut veren yalanlar söyleyerek onu Yol’da bir yolculuğa çıkarmanın bencillik olduğunu söylüyor. Bazen 'İyi Adam' olmanın imkanı kalmaz ve mutlaka iyi kalacağım diyen için tek seçenek intihardır…
Okuyucunun da iliklerine kadar hissettiği umutsuzluk içerisinde elde bir market arabasıyla babanın güneydeki sıcak havayı (ulaşabilirlerse güneyde onları daha iyi bir şeyin beklediğine dair bir emare de yok) bulma (Sisifosvari) mücadelesi ve kitabın açık sonu. Oğlana ne olacak? Anne mi haklıydı, silahta 3 mermi varken el ele intihar edip ‘huzur içinde ve iyi adam’ olarak ölmek mi, sonuna kadar hayatta ve iyi kalma mücadelesi mi?

I am probably in the minority in that I haven't read novel this is based on, but this graphic novel certainly has me intrigued. With sparse dialogue and densely illustrated, grim imagery, I was captivated. I imagine the full-color version will be incredible. The illustrations give the sense of a life barely lived-- nothing to talk about, nothing to see really, little reprieve from the horrors. A desolate, scoured wasteland is all that remains. Definitely worth a read!