Blood Meridian

Blood Meridian – Did Not Finish

I can see why Blood Meridian is considered a classic—the writing is strong, and the audiobook narration was well done. However, I found the story itself uninteresting and couldn’t connect with the characters. Maybe, at least for me, the book hasn’t aged well or doesn’t feel as relevant anymore.

Many reviews emphasize the book’s extreme violence, but in 2025, that aspect doesn’t feel particularly shocking or noteworthy. The violence had no impact on my assessment—my lack of engagement came purely from not being invested in the story or characters.