A review by sarahasyouwish
Boy's Life by Robert R. McCammon

mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This is the story of a boy coming of age in the early 1960s and what happens after he and his father witness the after-effects of a gruesome murder in their quiet hometown. It’s also a story about friends and bullies, love and loss, acceptance and racism, bravery and fear. It was at times funny, touching, disgusting, and disturbing. I think it accomplished what it set out to do and did it very well.
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