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Summary: Boy's Life: for all genders
Review: I'm what you'd consider a slow reader and the length of the book was a bit intimidating at first. I'm glad I didn't let that stop me from picking it up. I really enjoyed this book. It was my first of McCammon's. A truly wonderful storyline. One you can read again.
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Summary: A wonderful read. A MUST.
Review: I would give Mr. McCammon full justification for him to take as long as he does to write his novels. Every single one (of the three I read so far) are pearls. They are terrific books and widely different in style. Swan Song was an absolutely breathtaking and scary novel with an apocalyptic insight into the world after an atomic war. The Wolf's Hour was a brilliant espionage book about a Russian agent turned American who can voluntarily change himself into a werewolf and uncover a Nazi organization. Then, we have this one. Boy's Life. Such a moving story. As it is called, a "fictography", and one that can only be considered as a work of brilliance by a gifted author. Once again, I say I am not way too fond of first-person narrative, but this book was so good, but so good, that I didn't mind once it was written in first person. This is obviously one of those books I will read and re-read again in years to come. A book to have and to treasure, and one to pass on ! to the coming generations. The magic oozes out of each page. The suspense factor in it too, about the body at the bottom of Saxon Lake, also builds up relentlessly, and when you think there's nothing more to it, something else pops in. It's the work of a sheer genius. Mr McCammon doesnt need to fear competition. A work like this has no competition. I am glad I have become acquainted with the works of this man from Birmingham, Alabama. He sure is a wonderful author to read. I can not wait to read his next book, whenever it may come out. Well done, Mr. McCammon. This, I say on behalf of all of those who, like me, once were 12 and had a chance to revisit those days.
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Summary: The best book I ever read.
Review: I read this book in 10th grade English two years ago, and from the first page, I was hooked! At first glance, however, I frowned at it's lengthiness, but soon found myself wishing that it would go on forever! I fell in love with the characters, the, the setting, and the story as a whole. Everyone, both young and old, will find this book highly enjoyable, and entertaining--it would be hard not to!
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Summary: You just have to be breathing to enjoy this one!
Review: I haven't been reading for a while because nothing has caught my attention (and, of course, college burnout!) But "Boy's Life" grabbed me so tight...I read it in 2 1/2 days. An absolute must read for anyone....captivating and very well written...I wouldn't change anything! More of this please!!!!
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Summary: One of the best books I have ever read. I loved it!
Review: If you haven't read this book yet, by all means, buy it! I could'nt put it down and didn't want it to end.
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Summary: The one to read if you want to learn the meaning of life.
Review: As adults we become so obsessed with being "grown up" that we forget about how much fun it was to be a kid. We ignore our ability to see pictures in clouds, lose our understanding of what it's like to fly without wings, and deny our belief that monsters exist under the bed or in the closet. BOY'S LIFE is like an owner's manual to childhood and we all need a refresher course. Robert R. McCammon reaches inside of the reader and relights the extinguished flame of our youth by speaking to us through eleven-year-old Cory Mackenson. Although tinged with a bit of the supernatural, the real horror lies in the realization that life and the ability to dream are two precious things that are often taken for granted. This irresistable and remarkable story will touch you and stay with you for a long time. Read it, embrace it, and buy it for everyone you know.
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Summary: A Enthrilling Story
Review: Hi- I'm only 12 but I read this book in one night. Robert MccGammon nailed this story and wrote a perfect book. I recomend that you read it.
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Summary: *WOW* Could not put it down .
Review: I read "Boy's Life" a couple of summers ago and I could not put it down . I read it everywhere at the beach just to name one place . So you could imagine how battered the book got . But I have still got it and it is one that I will always treasure. Robert McCammon is an author who can tell you a story and when it ends you want more...
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Summary: This is THE book you refer to every friend who reads...
Review: ....Like many others I stumbled onto this book. So impressed, I bought my own copy, re-read it and for the first time in my life, I wrote an author. Robert McCammon responded, expressing his thanks. I felt some of the giddiness of my own childhood; for a few minutes I was a 10 year girl, hearing from a far off celebrity but this was no electronically signed photograph - rather, a warm, personal letter. Robert McCammon's book brings back the magic of childhood -- the way it was or the way we wanted it to be - I recommended it to very first friend, my brother, who did the same thing I did, upon reading it; he went to the library and checked out every McCammon book. Though all were well done, none captured either of us quite like "Boys Life" ... The following Christmas my brother's favorite gift was a first edition of "Boys Life" .... the bottom line? Boys Life is a must read and, yes, a re-read. Enjoy!
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Summary: Changed my Life
Review: If Mr. McCammon ever reads this... I want him to know that this bok has changed my life... and if in my life my face gets plastered on TV screens around the world... I'll quote Robert R. McCammon as my greatest influence. Thanx for a magnificent book. 10-stars... I would love to give more... bu they're all up in the sky...
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