Swan Song Review
Let me make this short and to the point,to make it easier for you to read this review of this INCREDIBLE author.At 51 yrs of age,I have read McCammon since his debut books of the late '70s,as well as almost all other fiction writers such as KING,SAUL,KOONTZ.And all of those giants,all incredibly talented authors
(to make a gross understatement)do NOT compare to the natural,brilliant style of Mr. McCammon.Now I realize what a BOLD statement that is,and do know I don't make it lightly,so don't disregard me wholesale,but the man holds onto his youth,and develops characters as even the magnificent Steven King can't match,and this holds for his entire catalogue.To see what I refer to,and if you dont believe what I write,just read his book "BOY'S LIFE".It has a title that makes you say,"boy's life?sounds boring!!" But his magical retention of the essence of youth most people lose as they age(except for the inevitable and caustic middle-aged adolescents of our society,an ever-growing population)will carry you with wonder through the entire novel,and leave you just feeling.....well,young!And warm.Add SWAN SONG to that list,because it is a story,that while many-times played out in the years since the '50's,has the richness of characters you will have no choice but to become part of,and feel for,as in all of his novels,and that is the VERY ESSENCE of this wonderful author.So to make a short story that became horribly long,shorter than it might become,READ THIS MAN'S BOOKS!!! You wil mot be disappointed,I promise.
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- ISBN13: 9781439156735
- Condition: New
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Swan Song Overview
“We’re about to cross the point of no return. God help us; we’re flying in the dark and we don’t know where the hell we’re going.”
Facing down an unprecedented malevolent enemy, the government responds with a nuclear attack. America as it was is gone forever, and now every citizen—from the President of the United States to the homeless on the streets of New York City—will fight for survival.
Swan Song is Robert McCammon’s prescient and “shocking” (John Saul) vision of a post- Apocalyptic nation, a grand epic of terror and, ultimately, renewal.
In a wasteland born of rage and fear, populated by monstrous creatures and marauding armies, earth’s last survivors have been drawn into the final battle between good and evil, that will decide the fate of humanity: Sister, who discovers a strange and transformative glass artifact in the destroyed Manhattan streets . . . Joshua Hutchins, the pro wrestler who takes refuge from the nuclear fallout at a Nebraska gas station . . . And Swan, a young girl possessing special powers, who travels alongside Josh to a Missouri town where healing and recovery can begin with Swan’s gifts. But the ancient force behind earth’s devastation is scouring the walking wounded for recruits for its relentless army, beginning with Swan herself. . . .
Swan Song Specifications
Swan Song is rich with such characters as an ex-wrestler named Black Frankenstein, a New York City bag lady who feels power coursing from a weird glass ring, a boy who claws his way out of a destroyed survivalist compound. They gather their followers and travel toward each other, all bent on saving a blonde girl named Swan from the Man of Many Faces. Swan Song is often compared to Stephen King's The Stand, and for the most part, readers who enjoy one of the two novels, will enjoy the other. Like The Stand, it's an end-of-the-world novel, with epic sweep, apocalyptic drama, and a cast of vividly realized characters. But the tone is somewhat different: The good is sweeter, the evil is more sadistic, and the setting is harsher, because it's the world after a nuclear holocaust. Swan Song won a 1988 Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel. It's a monster of a horror book, brimming over with stories and violence and terrific imagery--God and the Devil, the whole works.
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Customer Reviews
Excellent!! - Allison1973 - Lebanon, TN
I could not put "Swan Song" down. I purchased it due to a strong recommendation from the owner of a local bookstore. I'm so glad I listened to his raves; this was one of the best, most gripping books I've read in a long time. I found myself sneaking time here and there to read whenever I could; it is amazing my children stayed fed and my job did not suffer. I highly, highly recommend "Swan Song". It is a hefty-sized novel but trust me, once you start reading it, you cannot stop!
My favorite book - Ethyrea Fan! -
By far the best book I have ever read. And that is saying something! A masterful work of art that I devoured. I relished every page....all 6 times.
Swansong - Mrs. Robyn Mcsweeney -
This is am interesting, involving book that keeps your interest from beginning to end. The characters are believeable and complex as is the storyline. I couldnt put this book down for long and would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys this genre.
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