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djohan's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jessilcruz's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I found it similar in style to The Stand, still loved it, would definitely read it again.
lurker_stalker's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book. It took me a long time to finish it but I'm very happy that I stuck with it. And the narrator did a fantastic job.
shadylane_00's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
drewdietsch's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
A blockbuster epic tale with barely a low point to be found. An incredible cast of characters propel a mythic story about the constant battle between Hope and Fear. Told with all the expert genre tools at his disposal – horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action – this is the full package. A total triumph.
paulr035's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
abbyholton's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
hamccollom's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book from Robert McCammon that I read. This isn't generally my genre, but I found his writing style easy to follow. He paints a wonderful picture of imagery through his narration. I found myself often thinking about the characters in this book and what they were going through.
Swan song is a post apocalyptic story after a nuclear fallout. There is still evil, but there is good. Much good. This story follows a young girl and her ability to bring about the good in those around her.
Swan song is a post apocalyptic story after a nuclear fallout. There is still evil, but there is good. Much good. This story follows a young girl and her ability to bring about the good in those around her.
a_leo_reading's review against another edition
5.0
Book reading dates:
October 16, 2021 - October 29, 2021
"...take it one step at a time. One step and then the next gets you where you’re going."
-Robert McCammon, "Swan Song".
Swan Song by Robert McCammon is a terrifying, epic, and entertaining take on the nuclear apocalypse genre. Exploring the world before, during, and after the nuclear warfare. Swan Song is a strange mic of Fallout and Mad Max with a dash of fantasy, Swan Song delivers a terrifying and exhilarating experience.
At the face of a overwhelming nuclear threat, the USA rashly retaliates by sending their own bombs which begins World War III, causing the world to perish. The limited Survivors are picked up by a otherworldly being to whose one goal is to recreate the world in their image. Their enemy is a young child named Swan who was born with the ability to bring plants to life, Sister Creep who discovers a transformative glass figure, and Jason who has been charged to protect Swan at all costs.
Swan Song is the classic tale of good vs evil. The novel is compared to The Stand, and as someone who read The Stand within the same year as Swan Song, Swan Song is the better novel.
Swan Song is heavily character driven and the said characters are fantastic. From the most evil to the kind of heart, each character gave me so many feelings.
Robert McCammon's characters are vivid and realistic, his faint magic system feels natural, and the effects of nuclear Fallout I'd terrifying.
If you love horror, science fiction mixed with fantasy, and post apocalyptic world then this novel is perfect for you.
October 16, 2021 - October 29, 2021
"...take it one step at a time. One step and then the next gets you where you’re going."
-Robert McCammon, "Swan Song".
Swan Song by Robert McCammon is a terrifying, epic, and entertaining take on the nuclear apocalypse genre. Exploring the world before, during, and after the nuclear warfare. Swan Song is a strange mic of Fallout and Mad Max with a dash of fantasy, Swan Song delivers a terrifying and exhilarating experience.
At the face of a overwhelming nuclear threat, the USA rashly retaliates by sending their own bombs which begins World War III, causing the world to perish. The limited Survivors are picked up by a otherworldly being to whose one goal is to recreate the world in their image. Their enemy is a young child named Swan who was born with the ability to bring plants to life, Sister Creep who discovers a transformative glass figure, and Jason who has been charged to protect Swan at all costs.
Swan Song is the classic tale of good vs evil. The novel is compared to The Stand, and as someone who read The Stand within the same year as Swan Song, Swan Song is the better novel.
Swan Song is heavily character driven and the said characters are fantastic. From the most evil to the kind of heart, each character gave me so many feelings.
Robert McCammon's characters are vivid and realistic, his faint magic system feels natural, and the effects of nuclear Fallout I'd terrifying.
If you love horror, science fiction mixed with fantasy, and post apocalyptic world then this novel is perfect for you.