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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
Enjoyable read... a lot of characters to keep track of, but a good story of a boy's life in the 60's, for those of us who recall what it was like (and those who weren't there).
For some reason, Ihave a hard time reviewing books that I thoroughly enjoyed. Ihave zero complaints about this book and took my time reading it because I very much enjoyed the characters, plot, setting, and message it was trying to convey. Ihate to break it down too much because the less yuo know the better. It is one of those "you just have to experience it yourself" kind of stories. I can't imagine anyone that enjoys reading not falling in love with this story.
Wow.
What a book.
I knew that I'd enjoy this one as all my favorite BookTube influencers -- Petrik, Mike's Book Reviews and Brian Lee Durfee -- have had glowing things to say, but still... wow.
This book checked every box for me. I loved it. It's a favorite.
What a book.
I knew that I'd enjoy this one as all my favorite BookTube influencers -- Petrik, Mike's Book Reviews and Brian Lee Durfee -- have had glowing things to say, but still... wow.
This book checked every box for me. I loved it. It's a favorite.
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
This, the only novel of McCammon's I've read, spans so many topics and includes so many different styles that it's difficult to put into a genre. To me, it was a coming-of-age murder mystery embracing magical realism; a charming but occasionally scary historical anti-racist story that took me instantly back to my own childhood in North Carolina and Florida during the 1960's and 1970's. I feel so much richer having read this. McCammon tackles big, important concepts as well as the small details of life, and does it so well you never notice the edges of the page-- each flows into the next effortlessly and compellingly. I highly recommend this, especially to boys of my own age. Enjoy!
There's something about know horror authors writing outside of the horror genre that really just captures something special.
Boy's Life goes through the stages of a the title.
A coming of age story that hits home in a way that, although set in the '60s, is everlasting. There's a soul to the character of Cory that travels beyond time. An innocence that we all were at one time or another, and just an ardent desire to live in the moment. Of course Cory doesn't really see it as this, he's just taking things as they come, learning, and coming to terms with the type of future that he'll be living soon.
Less a plot driven narrative, and more a series of circumstances that surrounds Cory at this time, we're weaved through a town that's torn by racism, poverty, a darker underbelly, and even myths of a monster.
And I'll be honest, the way that these things are touched upon is amazing. We have naive, innocent Cory witness a death and it begins this spiral of opening his eyes into a world that he didn't know. All while getting glimpses of the rippling effect it can have on everyone around them. Interspersed with this "main" narrative is the true meat of the story.
Days in the life of a boy in the '60s, where everything seems to change through the course of a year, a summer. And it's beautiful.
Boy's Life goes through the stages of a the title.
A coming of age story that hits home in a way that, although set in the '60s, is everlasting. There's a soul to the character of Cory that travels beyond time. An innocence that we all were at one time or another, and just an ardent desire to live in the moment. Of course Cory doesn't really see it as this, he's just taking things as they come, learning, and coming to terms with the type of future that he'll be living soon.
Less a plot driven narrative, and more a series of circumstances that surrounds Cory at this time, we're weaved through a town that's torn by racism, poverty, a darker underbelly, and even myths of a monster.
And I'll be honest, the way that these things are touched upon is amazing. We have naive, innocent Cory witness a death and it begins this spiral of opening his eyes into a world that he didn't know. All while getting glimpses of the rippling effect it can have on everyone around them. Interspersed with this "main" narrative is the true meat of the story.
Days in the life of a boy in the '60s, where everything seems to change through the course of a year, a summer. And it's beautiful.
The only two things keeping me from giving this five stars is the dog death description and the lack of real plot line. The story itself is an absolutely beautifully written one, though, almost poetry. I wouldn’t have picked it up on my own but I’m glad to have read it.
This is my favorite book of all time. It reminds me a lot of To Kill a Mockingbird (also in my top 10). I have read it 3 times and will probably read it a few more in my lifetime. It is a wonderful story that will bring you back to the imagination and possibly of your childhood. The writing is wonderful and the story is woven with heart, mystery, and humor. I can't recommend it enough. I would love to see a movie version but am not sure if it will ever happen or if it could possibly be as good as the book.
A great coming of age story.
4.5 stars
Reminded me of steven king in his prime.. great writing and characters, has that nostalgia feel for sure..
I only wish the book had more creepy moments..
4.5 stars
Reminded me of steven king in his prime.. great writing and characters, has that nostalgia feel for sure..
I only wish the book had more creepy moments..
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced