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Summary: The Greatest Book Ever Written!!!!!!
Review: What can you say. Simply the most gripping and compelling novel I've ever read. 'The Wolf's Hour' tells of the sruggles of Michael Gallatin during the second world war, but also how he grew up as a were-wolf and how he has had to cope with death all through his life. Gripping all the way through, you turn the pages so fast that you leave burn marks just to find out what happens next in 'the greatest book ever written'.
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Summary: Fantastic Read!
Review: This is the best I'd say. Not only was it intriquing and suspenseful, a wonderful spy thriller for me. But what captivated me the most was the 'other' story that was beautifully intertwined within--how he became a werewolf and the fate of the others in his pack. Loved it!
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Summary: Wolf's Hour is McCammon's weakest hour.
Review: The Wolf's Hour reads like two different novels grafted together. One is the tale of the origins of a unique werewolf, the other is that now adult werewolf working as a spy for England in WW2. Neither plays well with the other. The book also suffers from an 11th hour back to his roots subplot that just makes the story drag on even longer, mainly due to its needlessly repeating events already explored in the character's childhood. This is one 'epic' that is far too padded to do its stories justice.
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Summary: Don't let the premise throw you
Review: A spy/werewolf in WWII helping the Allies defeat the Nazi war-machine? OK. I figured it was going to be a campy, childish horror story that I wouldn't be able to get through. Nevertheless, enjoying McCammon's writing style from his other novels, I decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did because McCammon delivers and comes up with a well-thought-out plot with (dare I say) believable characters, non-stop action, and cliff-hanging suspense.The Allied forces get word from one of their spies in Nazi-occupied France that he has top secret information which could be detrimental to their up-coming D-Day invasion. However, since he is being closley monitored by the Nazis he needs a personal courier to retrieve it. Michael Gallatin, a first-class British spy who unbeknownst to anyone is a werewolf, is coaxed into the assignment. What follows is an action-filled race against time as Gallatin is aided by other agents and underground networks to get this mysterious and vital info before the D-Day invasion only weeks away. And that's only one half of the book. The other half intertwines an interesting and insightful look at how he became a werewolf and his life before he was a spy. This book comes across more like a superbly-written, edge-of-your-seat, spy story whose protagonist just happens to be a werewolf than it does a horror book. I realize that I've used a lot of those catch phrases such as "edge-of-your-seat" and "cliff-hanging suspense" that seem to get thrown around a lot these days on book blurbs. But when I find myself constantly being drawn back to a book to "just see what happens next" there's no other way I can describe it.
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Summary: THE WOLF'S HOUR - ROARS!!!!!
Review: Reading the works of Robert McCammon is like seeing a Saturday matinee cliff-hanger. The Wolf's Hour is the 6th book by McCammon that I have read and like many readers I passed it by for years because the plot seemed a little too bizarre for me. How cool can a werewolf book set in World War II be? And finally in 2001 I discovered the answer...VERY VERY COOL! McCammon tells the story of Michael Gallatin in two parts. Part one deals with the early years of werewolf life and addresses the myth/fact areas of the legend that will be necessary for the novel. Part two is sheer action as Gallatin goes on a mission deep into Nazi Germany. The stories are told concurrently and intertwine throughout the novel. The book is a study in duality - good vs. evil, man vs. wolf, action vs. horror...and through it all we are left to ponder the question, "What is the werewolf in the eyes of God?" As with his other excellent novels They Thirst, Stinger, and Blue World, McCammon provides a strong protagonist and more importantly an equal antagonist. The Wolf's Hour gives us three villains that the hero must deal with: Colonel Jerek Blok, his muscular henchman "Boots", and big-game hunter Harry Sandler. Waiting for these characters to meet and battle really made the read even more compelling. McCammon starts the ride in motion on Page 1 and takes us through more suspense and action than we could get at any theme park. The book is sheer KINETIC ENERGY. And, just like the cliff-hangers of yesteryear, McCammon puts our hero into numerous perils in every single chapter. Whether it is battling a Berzerker wolf in the forest, fighting off Nazi's on the roof of the Paris opera house, struggling for survival in a Nazi death camp, or battling a vicious hunter on board a literal locomotive death-trap, we are continually asking ourselves "How will the hero get out of this one?" The Wolf's Hour is the best book that I have read this year and it is a sad commentary that McCammon gave up being a professional author. I strongly recommend that you do the leg work and dig up as many of his works as you can...you won't be disappointed with the ride.
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Summary: One of my Favorite Were wolf tales
Review: First: Why hasn't McCammon written anything lately? McCammon was a alais name. The Author tried publishing a Historical novel, but the publishers wanted him to jazz it up with horror touches. He refused, so split the writting scene till he can get the new book published, Mayhap he did under his real name. Anyhow, Wolf's hour was a great read. Made me think of how Anne Rice Changed vampires, why not change were wolves. Also the main charator reminded me of the old Fox show "Werewolf". A good were wolf fighting evil. I tend to ignore real life facts when reading this type of Novel. All in all a great read, but his best is Boys Life.
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Summary: Werewolves and War! Can it get any better?
Review: It was a pefect book for me since it merged the two genres that I love. The departure from the traditional Lon Chaney style of lycanthropy was also very refereshing. I read this book about 8 years ago but I still reread it once in while (at least until my copy holds up, then I'm buying another). Even though there are some holes in the historical background of the main story it was pleasure to read, even for a strickler for military history as myself.
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Summary: Who would have ever thought....
Review: ...that a novel about WWII, Nazis, spys and werewolves could have been written ? Not only did McCammon write it, he did so brilliantly. When I read the subject matter of this novel, I was skeptical, even though being a huge McCammon fan. Well, when I finally got around to reading it, to say I was impressed just wouldn't cover it. I was floored. Folks, this is an extremely intriguing story that is fast paced, well thought out and written with that exceptional flair and style that McCammon is so gifted with. A thought provoking fictional tale that blends in non-fictional events with beautiful harmony. This novel will stir every emotion in your senses while constantly keeping your pulse rate pounding. If you are seeking an intelligent and thoroughly satisfying thriller to read, then search no further...just read "The Wolf's Hour." It will have you howling at the moon in it's praise.
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Summary: One of the best books I've ever read - A true MUST READ
Review: I love this book. A friend gave it to me, told me it was great, and about 2 years later I finally read it. It did not disappoint. This is so not the typical werewolf novel. The story is captivating and moves at a great pace, and...it's just great! Read it now. After reading this book, I went on a tear and started reading all of McCammon's books, where I learned that nearly all of them are good..
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Summary: One of the most original adventure novels ever.
Review: A werewolf spy in WWII? Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? Only on the surface, trust me. THE WOLF'S HOUR is one of the most entertaining and original adventure novels I've ever read. It just doesn't get any better than this, people. Brilliant, wildly suspenseful, ingenious, harrowing, and just plain cool as hell. Do yourself a favor and read it. You'll be talking about it years later.
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