When SHTF

[noharleyyet]

would you compare it to the movie "Human Centipede"? I heard that one was soooo gory so, won't watch it. Note - I can take gore, but some stuff is waaaay 2 much

McCarthy is a one of...what his prose can do to comprehension is incomparable.

 

[brymoore]

ok, what is the gist of Blood Meridian? I've heard it'll change your life (not in a good way) so...I'm a little hesitant to even google it

I’m not sure how to properly describe it. Just read it.

 

[Ben Lamb]

I’m not sure how to properly describe it. Just read it.

It's Lonesome Dove combined with Faces of Death on 10 hits of acid, then rolled in corn & deepfried with a side of mayhem.

 

[Redmt]

It's Lonesome Dove combined with Faces of Death on 10 hits of acid, then rolled in corn & deepfried with a side of mayhem.

Is it gluten free?

 

[Ben Lamb]

Is it gluten free?

#*^@#* no.

 

[brymoore]

Ai description:

Why it stands out
• Often considered one of the greatest American novels of the 20th century
• Not a traditional Western—it deconstructs the myth of the Old West, showing it as chaotic and merciless rather than heroic
• Challenges readers with its philosophical depth and moral ambiguity

It’s All’s Quiet on the Western Front, set in the American West, dates Apocalypse Now with a dash of Silence of the Lambs.

 

[longbow51]

McCarthy is not to be read if you're susceptible to depression though. He goes pretty dark.

 

[noharleyyet]

McCarthy is not to be read if you're susceptible to depression though. He goes pretty dark.

Ah yes, but a definite must read for necrophiles...

 

[hank4elk]

Ah yes, but a definite must read for necrophiles...

I always felt "I got it dicked" after a read from him.

 

[Treeshark]

Faces of Death

That’s a blast from the past!

*Also good anecdote for any thoughts that “people these days are all f$&@ed up!”

Nothing new under the sun…

 

[44hunter45]

A few years back I young guy I know (He is maybe 40 now, so YOUNG) wrote a blog post saying essentially, "Don't come to my house WTSHFT, you won't get past the mailbox before I drop you. "

 

[Bighorner]

McCarthy is not to be read if you're susceptible to depression though. He goes pretty dark.

That's a really good point. Blood meridian is one of the best books I've read and at the same time a horrible story full of pure evil. It certainly has a depressing effect on me.

 

[Ktoye]

I was talking to a younger guy the other day, younger as in 40yrs old, and the conversation got around to "what if". What if the USA was attacked on our own soil? He was saying that he would pack up what he could and head for an area like ours. I asked him what all he would bring to be prepared? His answer was ammo and alcohol. He figured he could trade them for any supplies he and his family would need. I've had a couple friends saying that if the "Shit Hits the Fan" they will come knocking on my door. I always say bring food ammo and propane.

Hey man, I live in Canada. Well lets just hope that never happens, it wouldnt be good for us. haha

 

[MTGunner]

Have a cousin who is a prepper. He has boasted to too many regarding his cache of supplies, ammo, firearms etc. Frankly he will invaded early when the SHTF. MTG