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Summary: Wolf without the moon
Review: This is a great novel written by a fantastic author. Robert takes the werewolf to another level allowing him to change at will, even only change his arm if need be. This is a fantastic approach, new and refreshing. This is a must read.
Also recommended for the werewolf fan The Eternal Battle by Keith Gouveia.
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Summary: Enjoyable but flawed
Review: This book is highly enjoyable, with the werewolf part worked out in believable fashion. However, there are too many plot twists to keep the book believable, and there are a number of loose ends. (If partizans operate a secret airfield inside WWI Germany, why not radio London of the impending attack? Whatever happened to his son Petyr?)There are also a number of issues that a good editor or fact checker would have corrected. A fisher woman in Norway is more likely to be part Lapp than part Eskimo; Germans had no effective injected antobiotics in WWII, and certainly would not use those on prisoners in a concentration camp. Minor flaws in what otherwise is a fun read.
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Summary: Wolf's Hour
Review: I have read this along with everything else that was out at the time Robert McCammon came to me. I was in the Navy at the time when I read Swan Song,(in 21/2 days), couldn't put it down. When we arrived back in port, I quickly went to the bookstore and purchased everything that he had in print. The next book was Wolf's Hour. I quickly found, like in Swan Song, Robert McCammon puts you in his head as he is writting. You not only read what is happening, but see it as well. Never before have I read any author with so much attention to detail. He places you on the shoulder with a perfect view of everything going on around you. When the end of the book came, I wrote to him telling him that there HAS to be a continuation. His answer was that he was "thinking about it". I wait in anticipation. Anyone who reads any of his books is sure to become a devoted fan, such as myself, of one of the best writers of our time.
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Summary: The Author's Hour
Review: By and far, this is one of the coolest books I have ever had the pleasure of reading and re-reading in my life! It sounds a bit silly-there's a werewolf spy invading WWII Germany, but, my God, the story is a wonderful blend of fact, fiction, and fun! Don't let its size intimidate you-McCammon's books are fast and furious, hard-to-put-down reads. I haven't read all of his titles yet, but this is my favorite and worth dragging back out of storage for another read every three years or so. Read it, write him, and insist on a sequel! If nothing else, maybe whoever eventually makes a film or cable series out of this will chase it with the follow-up it begs for. It would at least make a great comic-book miniseries! Buy this book. Own it. Love it. Share it. Everything great fiction should be!
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Summary: Better than King
Review: This book is classic McCammon it has a wonderfully unique view that allows the reader to see an idea (werewolfs)in a totally different way. I have read all McCammons books and this like all has characters that you grow to love and some you love to hate.I was recommended this as an alternative to S King and i have never looked back so give his books a try.
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Summary: The Wolf's Hour
Review: I am 72 years old and have read an average of one book a week for most of my life. This is the best book I have ever read! When I finished, I felt I had lost my best friend. I have been hoping for the last ten years that Robert McCammon would write a sequel about the adventures of this loveable werewolf! When a friend loaned me his copy, I remarked that I don't read about werewolves. His reply was that this was no ordinary werewolf. How right he was. Michael could become a werewolf at will or change back into a man at will. He didn't sally forth terrifying people. He was a man with a mission. If Robert McCammon reads this, I plead with you, write more about Michael Galiten.
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Summary: this one hooked me on McCammon
Review: I first read this book about eleven years ago. I recently pulled it off my shelf for a re-read, and to reacquaint myself with Robert McCammon, who was one of my favorite writers years ago. I haven't read any McCammon novels since "Gone South" was new, so I was curious to know if my favorite novel by my favorite novelist still kept it's shine. The answer is YES. McCammon is leaps and bounds better than Stephen King, and I have read a great deal of King's work. RRM has a storytelling flair that it the equal of King and Koontz, however unlike those two authors, RRM has a better grasp of that which is essential to the story and that which is not. RRM also has a better-realized skill at describing violence, blood, and gore, and never have these skills been better displayed than in "The Wolf's Hour". I absolutely love this novel, which tells the tale of a spy for Britian during WWII (the big one) who also just happens to be a werewolf. Yes, it does sound stupid, but in reality it is anything but. The book rockets along with a truckload of James Bond / Indiana Jones espionage action, with plenty of cliffhangers. The best sequences take place during the "childhood" of our hero, where we discover the ins-and-outs of becoming a werewolf in old Russia. This novel is a worthy introduction to the style and genius of McCammon, and is guaranteed to thrill any fan of King, Koontz, Saul, etc. Highest possible recommendation.
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Summary: Of Wolf and Man
Review: I have read this book many times, and it still retains its crispness. This is one of the best books that I have encountered about a werewolf. Instead of dwelling on the fact that Michael is a wolf, McCammon lets you get to know the character, pushing the ephasis of the supernatural behind a great story. That's what keeps me coming back to the book, the great story. Most writers who try a werewolf story try too hard to make a story out of the transition from man to wolf, but McCammon has a depth to his text that draws on a good plot. Michael being a wolf adds to the novelty of the book, but novelty only takes you so far. McCammon allows the reader to get involved in the narrative instead of holding you back with the exploration of the problems of being a wolf. Also..a lot of Nazis get killed. That's always a plus.
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Summary: Not your average WWII novel!
Review: One of the great storytellers in the horror/thriller genre' is Robert McCammon. In "The Wolf's Hour", McCammon asks the rhetorical question, "what is the lycanthrope, in the eye of God?". The answer of course, and the premise of the novel is, "the lycanthrope is God's avenger". For 600+ pages, that's just what happens in "The Wolf's Hour". Master spy and werewolf, Michael Gallatin, wreaks havoc against the "Master Race" as he attempts to unravel the mystery of the Nazi's secret weapon, "Iron Fist", before it can be used against the Allies. McCammon does such a great job telling this story that the "werewolf angle" almost becomes secondary to the plot. It's a good enough war story to stand on its own merits without a gimmick. The characterization, as usual in a McCammon book, is outstanding with many unforgettable players (both good and bad) that pop up along the way. I challenge the reader not to come up with vivid mental images of the characters, "Boots" and "Kitty". In this writer's humble opinion, McCammon is almost the equal of Stephen King in this department. The only flaw in this novel is the extensive background information given to explain to the reader how and why Michael Gallatin (then Mikhail Gallatinov) became a lycanthrope. I found myself quickly skimming those sections (and finally skipping them altogether) just to get back to the war story. Robert McCammon has again hit the target with "The Wolf's Hour". He continually provides shocks, thrills and great plots for his readers. It's too bad that he has gone into semi-retirement and deprived his audience of additional great stories from his vivid imagination. (Also highly recommended - Swan Song, They Thirst, Mine, and Stinger!)
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Summary: AWESOME!!!
Review: What a wonderful read! I was so entraced with this book I felt compelled to lick the pages, the writing was so good I wanted it in candy form! The imagery was great and the characters amazing. I recommend this novel highly! The real monsters in this book was not a werewolf but the nazis. This story shows how monstrous the human spirit can become and is more frightening than anything with dripping fangs and claws. Get this book! You will not be disappointed.
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