** spoiler alert ** 
 I wanted to and expected to like this book more than I did. I will say it is well written and the style made it move and read quickly. 
 But what I really didn't like is there was no hope in this book. Not really. They would have positive moments as they found shelter or food. But so much fear and darkness in the story. From the cannibals and the constant dangers. The bitter cold, starvation and misery. I kept asking myself. Why bother? I am not really that pessimistic but this story had nothing to look forward to. No sanctuary to reach. No real hope of a happy ever after life. 
 In fact, instead of seeing the father's struggles to keep the son fed and safe was downright depressing. And the boy kept asking am I gonna die? Or are you coming back? etc.. Misery. No hope. 
 I kinda understood the mother's actions more than his. 
 And even the ending. Terribly sad but then even with a little tiny positive moment, it still left no promises but more misery and suffering. Is that a real life? 
 So yes, written really well but a story that I did not enjoy.