"The Road" is a novel by Cormac McCarthy published in 2006. It tells the story of a father and his young son navigating a post-apocalyptic world, struggling to survive in a landscape devastated by an unspecified disaster. The narrative explores themes of love, hope, and the human condition amidst despair. The book is notable for its sparse prose and haunting imagery, reflecting the bleakness of the environment. It received critical acclaim, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2007, and has been adapted into a film. The story emphasizes the bond between parent and child in the face of overwhelming adversity.