Boy's Life

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the krizzak boy, January 2, 2012 (view all comments by the krizzak boy)
One of my favorite stories of all time by paperback horror master Robert R Mccammon, and one that I have re-read each year since first discovering this great adventure. The story is narrarated by 12 year old Cory Mackenson who makes up stories to entertain & amaze his friends in his tiny town of Zephyr. Cory crosses paths with many interesting characters including a man-eating alligator, a clairvoyant voodoo woman, KKK bomb throwers, a fraudulent evangelists, homicidal bootleggers, an eccentric millionaire who strolls around town buck naked, a magical white stag, a ghost car, a meteor, a magic bicycle, an O.K. Corral-style shootout at the Trailways bus station and a pair of renegade Nazis in hiding and somehow Mccammon is able to masterfully wrap it all up into a believable coming-of-age story that leaves you wanting more.
It's one of those books you want to read and pass on to a friend so you can share the experience with them. I've only ever done that with a few very special books. Boy's Life is one that I've shared many, many times.

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Susanne Heinz, March 16, 2009 (view all comments by Susanne Heinz)
I love this book! I've read almost all of McCammon's books and this is my favourite. I've read it at least three times. In fact, I love it well enough to keep buying copies to give away to potential new readers...

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brimlozano, December 23, 2006 (view all comments by brimlozano)
one of the most incredible books out there about coming-of-age. cory is a captivating character, as are his conjurings and surroundings. the author breathes believable life into a young man's realities and fantasies. the richness of the supporting cast makes you walk away believing in ghosts and fairies.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780671743055

Peters, Sally:

McCammon, Robert R.

Publisher:

Pocket Books

Author:

McCammon, Robert

Author:

McCammon, Robert R.

Location:

New York :

Subject:

Fiction

Subject:

Horror

Subject:

Horror fiction

Subject:

Horror tales

Subject:

General Fiction

Subject:

Horror - General

Subject:

General Fiction

Subject:

Fathers and sons

Subject:

Magic

Subject:

Boys

Copyright:

1992

Edition Description:

B101

Series Volume:

95

Publication Date:

May 1992

Binding:

MASS MARKET

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

608

Dimensions:

6.75 x 4.19 in 8.96 oz